{"id":28578,"date":"2022-11-01T14:44:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T14:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=28578"},"modified":"2022-11-02T11:05:31","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T11:05:31","slug":"viekirax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/viekirax\/","title":{"rendered":"Viekirax &#8211; Ombitasvir\/Paritaprevir\/Ritonavir uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>12.5 mg\/75 mg\/50 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>ombitasvir\/paritaprevir\/ritonavir<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Viekirax is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Viekirax contains the active substances ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir.&nbsp;It is an antiviral medicine used to treat adults with&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;(long-term)&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;C (an infectious disease that affects the liver, caused by the&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;C&nbsp;virus&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The combined effect of the three active substances stops the&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;C&nbsp;virus&nbsp;from multiplying and infecting new cells, eventually removing the&nbsp;virus&nbsp;from the blood.&nbsp;Ombitasvir and paritaprevir block two&nbsp;proteins&nbsp;that are important for&nbsp;viruses&nbsp;to multiply.&nbsp;Ritonavir acts as a booster and prolongs the effect of paritaprevir in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viekirax tablets are often taken together with other antiviral drugs such as dasabuvir and ribavirin.&nbsp;Your doctor will tell you which of these medicines you should take with Viekirax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very important that you also read the package leaflets for the other antiviral medicines that you take with Viekirax.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Viekirax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Viekirax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have moderate to severe liver disease in addition to\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C.<\/li><li>If you are taking any of the medicines listed in the following table.\u00a0This is because serious or life-threatening\u00a0side effects\u00a0can occur when Viekirax is taken with these medicines.\u00a0These medicines can affect how Viekirax works and Viekirax can affect how these medicines work.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Medicines you must not take with Viekirax<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Drug or active substance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose of the medicine<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>alfuzosin<\/td><td>against enlarged&nbsp;prostate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>amiodarone&nbsp;,&nbsp;disopyramide&nbsp;, dronedarone<\/td><td>used to counteract irregular heartbeats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>astemizole, terfenadine<\/td><td>against allergic symptoms.&nbsp;These medicines may be available without a prescription.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>atorvastatin, lovastatin,&nbsp;simvastatin&nbsp;, lomitapide<\/td><td>to lower blood cholesterol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>carbamazepine,&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;, phenobarbital<\/td><td>against&nbsp;epilepsy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>cisapride<\/td><td>for the relief of certain stomach problems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>clarithromycin, fusidic acid, rifampicin, telithromycin<\/td><td>against&nbsp;bacterial&nbsp;infection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>colchicine in patients with severe liver or kidney disease<\/td><td>for the treatment of gout attacks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>conivaptan<\/td><td>so that the sodium level in the blood becomes normal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>efavirenz, etravirine, lopinavir\/ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir, nevirapine, indinavir, cobicistat<\/td><td>against&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;infection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>apalutamide, enzalutamide<\/td><td>against prostate cancer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ergotamine&nbsp;, dihydroergotamine<\/td><td>for migraine headaches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ergonovine, methylergometrine<\/td><td>used during childbirth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ethinylestradiol-containing medicines such as those found in most&nbsp;birth control pills&nbsp;or&nbsp;vaginal rings&nbsp;used as contraceptives<\/td><td>contraceptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>itraconazole,&nbsp;ketoconazole&nbsp;, posaconazole, voriconazole<\/td><td>against fungal infections<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>midazolam, triazolam (when taken by mouth)<\/td><td>against anxiety and sleep difficulties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>mitotane<\/td><td>against symptoms from malignant&nbsp;tumors&nbsp;in the adrenal glands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>pimozide, lurasidone<\/td><td>against schizophrenia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>quetiapine<\/td><td>against schizophrenia,\u00a0bipolar disorder,\u00a0and severe depression<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>quinidine<\/td><td>against abnormal heart rhythm or&nbsp;malaria<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ranolazine<\/td><td>for&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;angina (chest pain)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>salmeterol<\/td><td>against&nbsp;asthma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sildenafil<\/td><td>when used to treat a heart and lung disease called &#8216;pulmonary\u00a0arterial\u00a0hypertension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St. John&#8217;s wort&nbsp;<em>(hypericum perforatum)<\/em><\/td><td>herbal medicine for mild depression and mild concern.\u00a0This medicine is available without a prescription.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ticagrelor<\/td><td>prevents the blood from clotting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Viekirax if any of the above applies to you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Viekirax.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Viekirax if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>have a liver disease other than\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C;<\/li><li>have or have previously had an\u00a0infection\u00a0with the\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B\u00a0virus, as the doctor may then want to monitor you more closely.<\/li><li>have\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0Your blood sugar levels may need to be monitored more closely and\/or your diabetes medication may need to be adjusted after you start taking Viekirax.\u00a0In some diabetic patients, blood sugar levels have fallen (hypoglycemia) after treatment with medicines such as Viekirax has been started.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When taking Viekirax together with dasabuvir, tell your doctor if you get the following symptoms as they may be signs of worsening liver problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>nausea, vomiting, or losing your appetite<\/li><li>have yellow-colored skin or yellow-colored eyes<\/li><li>your urine is darker than usual<\/li><li>confusion<\/li><li>notices swelling in the stomach area<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above apply to you (or if you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Viekirax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell the doctor if you have previously been depressed or mentally ill.&nbsp;Depression with suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior has been reported in some patients taking this medicine, especially in those with a history of depression or mental illness, or in those taking ribavirin with this medicine.&nbsp;You or your healthcare provider should also tell your doctor immediately if your behavior or mood changes and if you have suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blood samples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will take blood samples before, during, and after your treatment with Viekirax.\u00a0This is so that your doctor can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decide which other medicines to take with Viekirax and for how long.<\/li><li>Confirm that the treatment has worked and that you are no longer carrying the\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C\u00a0virus.<\/li><li>Discover\u00a0the side effects\u00a0of Viekirax or other antiviral drugs (such as &#8220;dasabuvir&#8221; and &#8220;ribavirin&#8221;) that your doctor has prescribed for you to use together with Viekirax.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents under 18 years of age.\u00a0The use of Viekirax in children and adolescents has not yet been studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Viekirax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain medicines that you&nbsp;<strong>must not take<\/strong>&nbsp;with Viekirax &#8211; see the previous table &#8220;Medicines you must not take with Viekirax&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before taking Viekirax, tell your\u00a0<strong>doctor or pharmacist if you are using any of the following medicines in the table below.\u00a0<\/strong>Your doctor may need to change the\u00a0dose\u00a0of one of these medicines.\u00a0Tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Viekirax if you are also using hormonal contraceptives.\u00a0See the section on contraception below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Medicines that you must tell your doctor about before taking Viekirax<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Drug or active substance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose of the medicine<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>alprazolam,&nbsp;diazepam<\/td><td>against anxiety, panic attacks, and sleep problems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ciclosporin, everolimus, sirolimus, tacrolimus<\/td><td>to&nbsp;inhibit&nbsp;the immune system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>cyclobenzaprine, carisoprodol<\/td><td>against muscle cramps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>colchicine in patients with normal renal and hepatic function<\/td><td>for the treatment of gout attacks or familial Mediterranean fever<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>digoxin&nbsp;, amlodipine, nifedipine, valsartan, diltiazem, verapamil, candesartan,&nbsp;losartan<\/td><td>against heart problems or high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>encorafenib<\/td><td>against skin cancer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>furosemide<\/td><td>against fluid accumulation in the body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>fostamatinib<\/td><td>against low&nbsp;platelet counts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>hydrocodone<\/td><td>against pain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>levothyroxine<\/td><td>against thyroid problems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rilpivirine, darunavir, atazanavir<\/td><td>against&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;infection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole<\/td><td>against&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;or other stomach problems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ibrutinib, imatinib<\/td><td>for the treatment of certain types of blood cancer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>fluvastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin<\/td><td>to lower blood cholesterol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>dabigatran,&nbsp;warfarin<\/td><td>to thin the blood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>fexofenadine<\/td><td>against hay fever<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>s-mephenytoin<\/td><td>against&nbsp;epilepsy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sulfasalazine<\/td><td>against inflammatory stomach diseases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>repaglinide<\/td><td>to lower blood sugar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>erythromycin<\/td><td>against&nbsp;bacterial&nbsp;infection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>steroid&nbsp;or&nbsp;corticosteroid&nbsp;medicines (eg&nbsp;fluticasone&nbsp;)<\/td><td>against many different diseases,\u00a0including serious diseases and\u00a0allergies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>trazodone<\/td><td>against anxiety and depression<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>warfarin and other similar medicines called&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;K antagonists*<\/td><td>to thin the blood<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>* Your doctor may need to take blood samples from you more often to see how well your blood is clotting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above apply to you (or if you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Viekirax.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy and contraception<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of Viekirax on pregnancy is not known.&nbsp;Viekirax should not be used during pregnancy or by women of&nbsp;childbearing potential&nbsp;who are not using effective contraception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You or your partner must use an effective method of contraception during treatment.&nbsp;Contraceptives containing ethinylestradiol cannot be used together with Viekirax.&nbsp;Ask your doctor which birth control method is best for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Extreme caution is required if Viekirax is taken together with ribavirin.\u00a0Ribavirin can cause serious birth defects.\u00a0Ribavirin remains in the body for a long time after treatment has ended and an effective method of contraception is required both during treatment and for some time afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There is a risk of birth defects when ribavirin is used by female patients who become pregnant.<\/li><li>There is also a risk of birth defects if ribavirin is used by a male patient whose female partner becomes pregnant.<\/li><li>Read the contraceptive method section of the ribavirin package insert very carefully.\u00a0Both men and women must read the information.<\/li><li>If you or your partner become pregnant during treatment with Viekirax and ribavirin or in the months that follow, contact your doctor immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not breastfeed during treatment with Viekirax.\u00a0It is not known whether the active substances in Viekirax (ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir) pass into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients have reported fatigue when using Viekirax with other medicines for\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C\u00a0infection.\u00a0If you feel tired, do not drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Viekirax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viekirax tablets are usually taken with other antiviral drugs such as &#8220;dasabuvir&#8221; and &#8220;ribavirin&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is two tablets taken together in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take the tablets in the morning with food.\u00a0The type of food is not important.<\/li><li>Swallow the tablets whole with water.<\/li><li>The tablets should not be chewed, crushed, or split as they may have a bitter taste.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long you should use Viekirax<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will take Viekirax for 8, 12, or 24 weeks.\u00a0Your doctor will tell you how long your treatment will last.\u00a0Do not stop taking Viekirax unless your doctor tells you to.\u00a0You must complete the entire treatment.\u00a0This will give the drugs the best chance of curing the\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C virus infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Viekirax&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accidentally take more than the recommended\u00a0dose, contact your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately.\u00a0Take the medication packaging with you so that you can easily describe what you have taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Viekirax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You mustn&#8217;t miss a\u00a0dose\u00a0of this medicine.\u00a0If you miss a\u00a0dose\u00a0and it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>more than 12 hours<\/strong>\u00a0until the next\u00a0dose\u00a0&#8211; take the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0with food as soon as possible.<\/li><li><strong>less than 12 hours<\/strong>\u00a0until the next\u00a0dose\u00a0&#8211; do not take the missed\u00a0dose, take your next\u00a0dose\u00a0as usual, with food.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Viekirax and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately if any of the following happen:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;when Viekirax&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>is used with or without dasabuvir and with or without ribavirin:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequency not known<\/strong>: cannot be estimated from the available data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0may include signs such as:<ul><li>Difficulty breathing or swallowing<\/li><li>Dizziness or a feeling of inebriation which may be due to low\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>Skin\u00a0rash and\u00a0itching<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Worsened liver problems.\u00a0Symptoms include:<ul><li>Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite<\/li><li>Yellowing of the skin or eyes<\/li><li>Your urine is darker than normal<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Noticed swelling in your stomach area<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any of the following\u00a0side effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;when Viekirax is used with dasabuvir:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Itching<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of layers of skin that can affect any part of the body including the face, tongue, or throat, and can make it difficult to swallow or breathe (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;when Viekirax is used with dasabuvir and ribavirin:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect more than 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Feeling of tiredness<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Sleep problems (\u00a0insomnia\u00a0)<\/li><li>The feeling of weakness or lack of energy (\u00a0asthenia\u00a0)<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anemia&nbsp;(low number of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dehydration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of layers of skin that can affect any part of the body including the face, tongue, or throat, and can make it difficult to swallow or breathe (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Viekirax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the carton after &#8220;EXP&#8221;.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One tablet contains 12.5 mg ombitasvir, 75 mg paritaprevir and 50 mg ritonavir.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tablet core: copovidone, tocopherol, propylene glycol monolaurate, sorbitan monolaurate,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica (E 551), sodium stearyl fumarate.<\/li><li>Tablet film coating: poly(vinyl alcohol) (E 1203), macrogol (3350), talc (E 553b), titanium dioxide (E 171) and red iron oxide (E 172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Viekirax tablets are pink, oblong film-coated tablets of dimensions 18.8 mm x 10.0 mm, imprinted with &#8216;AV1&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viekirax tablets are packaged in blisters containing 2 tablets.\u00a0One box contains 56 tablets (a multipack box with 4 inner boxes of 14 tablets each).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AbbVie Deutschland GmbH &amp; Co.&nbsp;KG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knollstrasse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>67061 Ludwigshafen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information provided by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AbbVie AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: +46 (0)8 684 44 600<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Viekirax contains the active substances ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir.\u00a0It is an antiviral medicine used to treat adults with\u00a0chronic\u00a0(long-term)\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C (an infectious disease that affects the liver, caused by 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