<unk> , sold under the brand name Exviera, is an antiviral medication for the treatment of hepatitis C. It is often used together with the combination medication ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir specifically for hepatitis C virus (HCV) type 1. Ribavirin may also additionally be used. These combinations result in a cure in more than 90% of people. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects include trouble sleeping, nausea, itchiness, and feeling tired. It is not recommended in those with liver failure but appears okay in people with kidney disease. While there is no evidence of harm if used during pregnancy, it has not been well studied. It should not be used with birth control pills that contain ethinylestradiol.<unk>  is in the HCV NS5B polymerase inhibitor class of medication.<unk>  was approved for medical use in 2014. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. In the United States, it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only for use in combination with ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir. , the ability to get these medications in many areas of the world is poor.
Dasabuvir
Telaprevir
Fosamprenavir
Coronavir
Sofosbuvir
Abacavir
Enfuvirtide
Indinavir