HARVONI

AbsorptionThe pharmacokinetic properties of ledipasvir, sofosbuvir, and the predominant circulating metabolite GS-331007 have been evaluated in healthy adult subjects and in subjects with chronic hepatitis C. Following oral administration of HARVONI, ledipasvir median peak concentrations were observed 4 to 4.5 hours post-dose. Sofosbuvir was absorbed quickly and the peak median plasma concentration was observed ~0.8 to 1 hour post-dose. Median peak plasma concentration of GS-331007 was observed...

14.1 Description of Clinical Trials The efficacy and safety of HARVONI were evaluated in four trials in genotype 1 HCV mono-infected subjects including one trial exclusively in treatment-experienced subjects with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A); one trial in genotype 1 or 4 HCV/HIV-1 coinfected subjects; two trials in genotype 4, 5, or 6 HCV mono-infected subjects; two trials in genotype 1 or 4 HCV infected pretransplant subjects with decompensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B and C) or post-transplant with Metavir F0–F3 fibrosis, compensated cirrhosis, decompensated cirrhosis, or fibrosing ch...

The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling: Serious Symptomatic Bradycardia When Coadministered with Amiodarone [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. The most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, all grades) observed with treatment with HARVONI were fatigue, headache, and asthenia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Gilead Sciences, Inc. at 1-800-GILEAD-5 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch....

If HARVONI is administered with ribavirin, the contraindications to ribavirin also apply to this combination regimen. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for a list of contraindications for ribavirin [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . If used in combination with ribavirin, all contraindications to ribavirin also apply to HARVONI combination therapy. ( 4 )

Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation: Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection before initiation of HCV treatment. Monitor HCV/HBV coinfected patients for HBV reactivation and hepatitis flare during HCV treatment and post-treatment follow-up. Initiate appropriate patient management for HBV infection as clinically indicated. ( 5.1 ) Bradycardia with amiodarone coadministration: Serious symptomatic bradycardia may occur in patients taking amiodarone, particularly in patie...

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Coadministration with amiodarone may result in serious symptomatic bradycardia. Use of HARVONI with amiodarone is not recommended. ( 5.2 , 6.2 , 7.2 ) P-gp inducers (e.g., rifampin, St. John's wort): May alter concentrations of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir. Use of HARVONI with P-gp inducers is not recommended. ( 5.3 , 7 , 12.3 ) Consult the full prescribing information prior to us...