Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b administered every two weeks for patients with genotype 2 chronic hepatitis C
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Journal Volume
120
Journal Issue
3
Pages
956
Date Issued
2021-03
Author(s)
Yu, Ming-Lung
Su, Chien-Wei
Peng, Cheng-Yuan
Chien, Rong-Nan
Lin, Hsien-Hong
Lo, Gin-Ho
Su, Wei-Wen
Kuo, Hsing-Tao
Hsu, Chao-Wei
Yang, Sien-Sing
Yang, Sheng-Shun
Tseng, Kuan-Chiao
Qin, Albert
Chuang, Wan-Long
Abstract
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b is a novel mono-pegylated interferon that has only one major form as opposed to the 8 to 14 isomers of other on-market pegylated interferon products, allowing every-two-week injection with high tolerability. It received European Medicines Agency marketing authorization in 2019 and Taiwan Biologics License Applications Approval in 2020 for the treatment of polycythemia vera. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Ropeginterferon alfa-2b plus ribavirin in genotype 2 chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients.
Subjects
Chronic hepatitis C; Genotype 2; Ribavirin; Ropeginterferon alfa-2b; Taiwan
Type
journal article