Boceprevir

Boceprevir

Boceprevir (pronounced boh-SEH-pre-vir) is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of hepatitis C. It is a protease inhibitor, specifically targeting the NS3 protease of the hepatitis C virus.

Etymology

The name "Boceprevir" is derived from parts of the words BOronic acid, CEll, and PREVention. The -vir suffix is common in antiviral drugs.

Usage

Boceprevir is used in combination with other medications, such as peginterferon alfa and ribavirin, to treat chronic hepatitis C. It works by decreasing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body, helping the body's immune system fight the infection.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Boceprevir include fatigue, anemia, nausea, headache, and dysgeusia. Severe side effects may include anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia.

Related Terms

• Hepatitis C
• Antiviral drug
• Protease inhibitor
• NS3 protease
• Peginterferon alfa
• Ribavirin
• Anemia
• Neutropenia
• Thrombocytopenia

External links

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

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