Safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir in post-liver transplant patients with previous direct-acting antiviral failure: Six case reports.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy regimens are highly effective at eliminating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection but rates of sustained virologic response (SVR) are lower in patients with decompensated cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. Since many of these patients will be referred for liver transplant, they will require retreatment after transplantation. Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir (SOF/VEL/VOX) is recommended by guidelines as the preferred regimen to treat HCV in DAA-experienced patients following liver transplant however there is limited data.

CASE SUMMARY:

We present the cases of six liver transplant recipients who had previous treatment failure with sofosbuvir-based DAA therapy prior to transplantation and who then received SOF/VEL/VOX after transplant.

CONCLUSION:

This case series demonstrate the real-world efficacy and safety of SOF/VEL/VOX in the post liver transplant setting. Treatment was successful with all patients achieving SVR, it was well tolerated, and there were minimal drug-drug interactions with their immunosuppressants.

• Authors: Cory Higley, Christine C Hsu, Coleman Smith, Sandeep Nadella, Alexander T Lalos
• Journal: World journal of hepatology (World J Hepatol) Vol. 12 Issue 12 Pg. 1341-1348 (Dec 27 2020) ISSN: 1948-5182 [Print] United States
• PMID: 33442459 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: ©The Author(s) 2020. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.