Currently there are several possibilities to treat hepatitis C. The most effective medical treatment is a combination of an antiviral drug called ribavirin (taken orally), pegylated interferon, a drug that is punctured and subcutaneously administered once a week for 24-48 weeks, depending on viral genotype. The number of patients who respond to treatment (the virus disappeared from the blood) is approximately 54%.
When patients do not respond to treatment, if initial therapy was not included pegylated interferon retreatment is indicated using this drug. But if this drug has already been used, today is not indicated a new cycle of treatment and indications must be individualized, considering options such as the inclusion of patients in clinical trials. (more…)
