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Vosevi is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing the active ingredients sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir, taken orally. Sofosbuvir is a nucleotide analog HCV NS5B polymerase inhibitor, velpatasvir is an NS5A inhibitor, and voxilaprevir is an NS3/4A protease inhibitor. Each tablet provides 400 mg of sofosbuvir, 100 mg of velpatasvir, and 100 mg of voxilaprevir, and contains inactive ingredients including colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, and lactose monohydrate. Vosevi is intended to treat hepatitis C virus infections by limiting the spread of the virus in the body.

How should I use this medication?

Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Take it with food. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:

• Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
• If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, pour the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Trouble sleeping

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Diabetes
• HIV or AIDS
• Other liver disease
• An unusual or allergic reaction to sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, voxilaprevir, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breast-feeding

What may interact with this medication?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:

• Rifampin

This medication may also interact with the following:

• Amiodarone
• Antacids
• Certain antibiotics, such as rifabutin, rifapentine
• Certain medications for cholesterol, such as atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin
• Certain medications for diabetes
• Certain medication for HIV and AIDS, such as atazanavir, efavirenz, lopinavir; ritonavir, tenofovir, tipranavir
• Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
• Certain medications for stomach problems, such as cimetidine, famotidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole
• Cyclosporine
• Dabigatran
• Digoxin
• Imatinib
• Irinotecan
• Lapatinib
• Methotrexate
• Mitoxantrone
• Sulfasalazine
• St. John's wort
• Topotecan
• Warfarin

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You will need to have bloodwork done while taking this medication.

If you have had hepatitis B infection (HBV) in the past, taking this medication could cause the HBV to become active again. If you have had HBV, your care team should monitor you with blood tests. Tell your care team right away if you develop a general ill feeling, light-colored stools, loss of appetite, unusual weakness, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.

This medication may increase blood sugar. The risk may be higher in patients who already have diabetes. Ask your care team what you can do to lower your risk of diabetes while taking this medication.

What are the most serious risks of this medication?

Before you take this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you ever had hepatitis B. This medicine can cause hepatitis B to flare-up or return. If that happens, you will need to see a specialist and may need treatment. Your liver function will be monitored while you take this medicine.