Ravidasvir

Ravidasvir (pronounced: ra-vid-as-vir) is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of Hepatitis C. It is a direct-acting antiviral agent (DAA) that inhibits the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A protein, which is essential for both viral replication and assembly.

Etymology

The name "Ravidasvir" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ravi", meaning "sun", and "dasvir", a suffix commonly used in the nomenclature of antiviral drugs.

Usage

Ravidasvir is used in combination with other antiviral drugs, such as sofosbuvir, to treat chronic Hepatitis C. The combination of Ravidasvir and sofosbuvir has been shown to have a high cure rate for all genotypes of Hepatitis C.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Ravidasvir include fatigue, headache, and nausea. More serious side effects may include a slow heart rate and reactivation of Hepatitis B in those who have previously been infected.

Related Terms

• Antiviral drug
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis C virus
• Sofosbuvir
• NS5A inhibitor

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ravidasvir
• Wikipedia's article - Ravidasvir

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