• J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2020

    Sofosbuvir-based Treatment for HCV: A Safe Option in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.

    • Adnan Salim, Muhammad Omer Farooq, Farhan Ul Amin Mengal, and Kashif Malik.
    • Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
    • J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2020 Nov 1; 30 (11): 1230-1231.

    AbstractThe objective of this study was to ascertain the safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Twenty-three HCV infected patients undergoing hemodialysis were included. Sofosbuvir was administered in combinations with ribavirin, daclatasvir and ledipasvir for 12-24 weeks. Viral response was checked at the end and 12 weeks after completing therapy. Twenty-one (91.3%) were of genotype 3 and two (8.7%) genotype 1. Eight (34.8%) had cirrhosis. Three (13%) were previous relapsers to sofosbuvir and ribavirin, while one (4.3%) was relapser to interferon. Sofosbuvir plus ribavirin was given to four (17.4%), sofosbuvir plus daclatasvir to eleven (47.8%), sofosbuvir plus daclatasvir plus ribavirin to four (17.4%), sofosbuvir plus velpatasvir to three (13%), and sofosbuvir plus ledipasvir to one (4.3%) patient. Twenty-one (91.3%) achieved viral eradication on completion of treatment; two were non-responders. Nineteen (82.6%) had undetectable virus 12 weeks after ending treatment and remaining two (8.7%) relapsed. Adverse effects were not observed. Hence, sofosbuvir can be safely used in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Key Words: Sofosbuvir, Hemodialysis, Hepatitis C.

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