Technivie
Generic name:ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir [ om-BIT-as-vir, PAR-i-TA-pre-vir, and-ri-TOE-na-vir ]
Drug class:Antiviral combinations
What is Technivie?
Technivie contains a comination of ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir. Ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir are antiviral medicines that prevent hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in your body.
Technivie is used to treat genotype 4 chronic hepatitis C in adults without cirrhosis or with a certain type of cirrhosis (compensated cirrhosis).
Technivie is given together with another drug called ribavirin.
Warnings
Do not use Technivie together with ribavirin if you are pregnant, or if you are a man and your sexual partner is pregnant.Before you start taking Technivie, you must stop using certain birth control pills or hormone replacement medicines. Ask your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy.
If you have ever had hepatitis B, this medicine can cause this condition to come back or get worse. You will need frequent blood tests to check your liver function.
Technivie is used in combination with other medication. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication in your combination therapy. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Technivie if you are allergic to ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir, or if you have:
moderate to severe liver problems; or
if you have ever had a severe skin rash after taking ritonavir (Norvir).
If you take Technivie with ribavirin: There may be other reasons you should not take this combination treatment. Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions.
Some medicines can interact with ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir and should not be used at the same time. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:
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