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Victrelis (Boceprevir) - Summary

 
 



VICTRELIS SUMMARY

VICTRELIS (boceprevir) is an inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) non-structural protein 3 (NS3) serine protease.

VICTRELIS® (boceprevir) is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 infection, in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin, in adult patients (18 years and older) with compensated liver disease, including cirrhosis, who are previously untreated or who have failed previous interferon and ribavirin therapy [see Clinical Studies].

The following points should be considered when initiating VICTRELIS for treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection:

  • VICTRELIS must not be used as monotherapy and should only be used in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin.
  • VICTRELIS efficacy has not been studied in patients who have previously failed therapy with a treatment regimen that includes VICTRELIS or other HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitors.
  • VICTRELIS in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin has not been studied in patients documented to be historical null responders (less than a 2-log10 HCV-RNA decline by treatment week 12) during prior therapy with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin. The clinical studies included subjects who were poorly interferon responsive. Subjects with less than 0.5-log10 HCV-RNA decline in viral load at Treatment Week 4 with peginterferon alfa plus ribavirin alone are predicted to have a null response (less than 2-log10 viral load decline at Treatment Week 12) to peginterferon alfa and ribavirin therapy [see Clinical Studies].
  • Poorly interferon responsive patients who were treated with VICTRELIS in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin have a lower likelihood of achieving a sustained virologic response (SVR), and a higher rate of detection of resistance-associated substitutions upon treatment failure, compared to patients with a greater response to peginterferon alfa and ribavirin [see Microbiology and Clinical Studies].

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Victrelis (Boceprevir)

Characterization of resistance to the protease inhibitor boceprevir in hepatitis C virus-infected patients. [2009]
CONCLUSION: During boceprevir monotherapy, resistance

Overall safety profile of boceprevir plus peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin in patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 1: a combined analysis of 3 phase 2/3 clinical trials. [2014]
boceprevir plus PR (BOC/PR) across three phase 2/3 studies... CONCLUSIONS: The safety profile of BOC combination therapy largely reflects the

Cost-effectiveness of boceprevir in patients previously treated for chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 infection in the United States. [2013]
data from RESPOND-2 and PROVIDE studies... CONCLUSIONS: In patients previously treated for chronic HCV genotype-1 infection,

Pharmacokinetic interaction between boceprevir and etravirine in HIV/HCV seronegative volunteers. [2013]
DESIGN: Open-label crossover study in healthy volunteers... CONCLUSIONS: Etravirine AUC(o,Ï„), C(max), and C(min)decreased 23%, 24%, and 29%,

Boceprevir: an oral protease inhibitor for the treatment of chronic HCV infection. [2012]
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) virus infection affects more than 170 million people globally... This article will review the pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of boceprevir, the efficacy and safety of the drug, and explore possible future developments in the management of CHC.

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Clinical Trials Related to Victrelis (Boceprevir)

Comparison of Safety and Resulting Blood Level Profiles After Administration of a New Boceprevir Tablet Versus Its Current Capsule Formulation for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C (P06992)(COMPLETED) [Completed]
This is a single-dose, randomized, cross-sectional comparison study examining the relative safety and resulting blood level profiles after administration of a new boceprevir tablet formulation versus its current capsule formulation for treatment of chronic hepatitis C. In Part 1 of the study participants will receive boceprevir tablets and capsules under fed conditions. In Part 2 of the study a new group of participants will receive boceprevir tablets and capsules under fasted conditions.

A Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetic Effect of SCH 503034 (Boceprevir) on Methadone or Buprenorphine/Naloxone Plasma Concentrations (P08123) [Completed]
In this study, participants on methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone maintenance therapy will be given boceprevir. Blood samples will be taken at specified intervals to find out whether boceprevir affects the pharmacokinetics of methadone, buprenorphine, or naloxone.

A Phase 2b, Safety and Efficacy Study of Boceprevir in Patients Coinfected With HIV and Hepatitis C (P05411 AM4) [Completed]
The primary objective of this trial is to compare the efficacy of boceprevir (SCH 503034) 800 mg three times a day (TID) orally (PO) in combination with peginterferon alfa-2b (PegIFN-2b) 1. 5 µg/kg weekly (QW) subcutaneously (SC) plus weight-based dosing (WBD) of ribavirin (RBV) (600 mg/day to 1400 mg/day) PO to therapy with PegIFN-2b + RBV alone in adult participants coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and previously untreated chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1. Boceprevir is a potent, orally administered, novel serine protease inhibitor, specifically designed to inhibit the HCV nonstructural protein 3 (NS3) protease and, thereby, inhibit viral replication in HCV-infected host cells. The mechanism of inhibition represents a new mechanism of action compared to both interferon alfa and ribavirin. Based on previous experience with PegIFN-2b and RBV in combination with boceprevir in the HCV-monoinfected population, this combination treatment is expected to provide significant benefit to the HIV/HCV coinfected population. Given the high unmet medical need of these participants and the benefit of the addition of boceprevir to PegIFN-2b/RBV, it is important to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of boceprevir in combination with PegIFN-2b/RBV in participants coinfected with HIV/HCV. This is a randomized, multi-center trial, double-blinded for boceprevir or placebo in combination with open-label PegIFN-2b/RBV in participants coinfected with HIV and previously untreated chronic HCV (genotype 1), to be conducted in conformance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). This trial consists of two arms, one control arm (Arm 1) and one experimental arm (Arm 2). Participants in the control arm (Arm 1) may receive boceprevir/PegIFN-2b/RBV via a crossover arm.

Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of INX-08189 Administered With VictrelisTM in Healthy Subjects [Completed]
This study is designed to evaluate the potential for a pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction between INX-08189 and Victrelis, a Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA).

Boceprevir and Ucalm (St John&Apos;s Wort) [Completed]
The purpose of the study is to look at whether taking a new medication for hepatitis C (boceprevir) together with a herbal remedy commonly used for the treatment of depression (SJW) has any effect on the levels of boceprevir in the blood, compared to when boceprevir is taken on its own. Treatment of hepatitis C genotype-1, has recently been significantly improved with the addition of a new class of drugs called protease inhibitors (PIs). Boceprevir belongs to this class of antiviral drugs and it is administered in combinations with other drugs to treat hepatitis C. One of the common side effects of treatment for hepatitis C is low mood (depression) for which treated patients may self-medicate with preparations containing St. Johns Wort (SJW). SJW is known to cause drug interactions, so taking SJW at the same time as boceprevir may result in a change in how both of these drugs usually work. It is therefore important to find out if the levels of boceprevir in the blood are significantly affected by taking SJW. The study aims to help us understand whether it will be safe to take SJW whilst being simultaneously treated for hepatitis C with boceprevir.

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Reports of Suspected Victrelis (Boceprevir) Side Effects

Anaemia (280)Fatigue (202)Nausea (186)Dysgeusia (143)Dyspnoea (121)Asthenia (116)White Blood Cell Count Decreased (113)Vomiting (105)Weight Decreased (103)Diarrhoea (92)more >>


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