Sofosbuvir is a pharmaceutical compound that is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
It is an antiviral medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleotide analog inhibitors. Sofosbuvir works by interfering with the replication process of the hepatitis C virus, thereby reducing the amount of virus in the body.
Sofosbuvir is usually used in combination with other antiviral drugs, such as ledipasvir or velpatasvir, to form a complete treatment regimen for hepatitis C.The introduction of sofosbuvir has revolutionized the treatment of hepatitis C. It has demonstrated high cure rates and shorter treatment durations compared to older therapies