Sofosbuvir

Sofosbuvir is an antiviral medication used to treat hepatitis C, a viral infection that affects the liver. It works by blocking a key protein the virus needs to replicate, effectively stopping its growth. Sofosbuvir is typically taken as part of a combination therapy with other medications to increase its effectiveness. Since its approval, it has significantly improved treatment outcomes, offering a cure for many patients with hepatitis C, often in as little as 8 to 12 weeks of treatment. It has transformed the approach to managing this chronic infection and has fewer side effects than older treatments.