Harvoni

HARVONI- ledipasvir and sofosbuvir tablet, film coated
HARVONI- ledipasvir and sofosbuvir pellet
Gilead Sciences, Inc

WARNING: RISK OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION IN PATIENTS COINFECTED WITH HCV AND HBV

Test all patients for evidence of current or prior hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection before initiating treatment with HARVONI. HBV reactivation has been reported in HCV/HBV coinfected patients who were undergoing or had completed treatment with HCV direct acting antivirals and were not receiving HBV antiviral therapy. Some cases have resulted in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. Monitor HCV/HBV coinfected patients for hepatitis flare or HBV reactivation during HCV treatment and post-treatment follow-up. Initiate appropriate patient management for HBV infection as clinically indicated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

HARVONI is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 3 years of age and older with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 and 2.3) and Clinical Studies (14)]:

  • genotype 1, 4, 5, or 6 infection without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis
  • genotype 1 infection with decompensated cirrhosis, for use in combination with ribavirin
  • genotype 1 or 4 infection who are liver transplant recipients without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis, for use in combination with ribavirin

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Testing Prior to the Initiation of Therapy

Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection by measuring hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) before initiating HCV treatment with HARVONI [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

2.2 Recommended Treatment Regimen and Duration in Patients 3 Years of Age and Older with Genotype 1, 4, 5, or 6 HCV

Table 1 shows the recommended HARVONI treatment regimen and duration based on patient population. Relapse rates are affected by baseline host and viral factors and differ between treatment durations for certain subgroups [see Clinical Studies (14)].

For patients with HCV/HIV-1 coinfection, follow the dosage recommendations in Table 1 [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Refer to Drug Interactions (7) for dosage recommendations for concomitant HIV-1 antiviral drugs.

Table 1 Recommended Treatment Regimen and Duration for HARVONI in Patients 3 Years of Age and Older with Genotype 1, 4, 5, or 6 HCV
HCV Genotype Patient Population Treatment Regimen and Duration
*
HARVONI for 8 weeks can be considered in treatment-naïve genotype 1 patients without cirrhosis who have pretreatment HCV RNA less than 6 million IU/mL [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
Treatment-experienced adult and pediatric subjects have failed a peginterferon alfa +/- ribavirin based regimen with or without an HCV protease inhibitor.
HARVONI + ribavirin for 12 weeks can be considered in treatment-experienced genotype 1 patients with cirrhosis who are eligible for ribavirin [see Dosage and Administration (2.3 and 2.4) and Clinical Studies (14.2)].
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See Dosage and Administration 2.3 and 2.4 for ribavirin dosage recommendations.
Genotype 1 Treatment-naïve without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) HARVONI 12 weeks *
Treatment-experienced without cirrhosis HARVONI 12 weeks
Treatment-experienced with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) HARVONI 24 weeks
Treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced with decompensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B or C) HARVONI + ribavirin § 12 weeks
Genotype 1 or 4 Treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced liver transplant recipients without cirrhosis, or with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) HARVONI + ribavirin § 12 weeks
Genotype 4, 5, or 6 Treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced , without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) HARVONI 12 weeks

2.3 Recommended Dosage in Adults

The recommended dosage of HARVONI in adults with genotype 1, 4, 5, or 6 HCV is one tablet (90 mg ledipasvir and 400 mg sofosbuvir) taken orally once daily with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

The daily dosage of ribavirin is weight-based (1000 mg for patients <75 kg and 1200 mg for those ≥75 kg) administered orally in two divided doses with food.

In patients with decompensated cirrhosis, the starting dosage of ribavirin is 600 mg and can be titrated up to 1000 mg for patients <75 kg and 1200 mg for those ≥75 kg in two divided doses with food. If the starting dosage of ribavirin is not well tolerated, the dosage should be reduced as clinically indicated based on hemoglobin levels.

For further information on ribavirin dosing and dosage modifications, refer to the ribavirin prescribing information [see Dosage and Administration (2.4), Use in Specific Populations (8.6), and Clinical Studies (14.5)].

2.4 Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients 3 Years of Age and Older

The recommended dosage of HARVONI in pediatric patients 3 years of age and older with genotype 1, 4, 5, or 6 HCV using HARVONI tablets or oral pellets is based on weight (Table 2). Table 3 provides the weight-based dosage of ribavirin when used in combination with HARVONI for pediatric patients. Take HARVONI tablets or pellets (with or without food) once daily [see Dosage and Administration (2.5), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3), and Clinical Studies (14.7)]. HARVONI pellets can be taken in pediatric patients who cannot swallow the tablet formulation.

Table 2 Dosing for Pediatric Patients 3 Years and Older Using HARVONI Tablets or Oral Pellets
Body Weight (kg) Dosing of HARVONI Tablets or Oral Pellets HARVONI Daily Dose
at least 35 one 90 mg/400 mg tablet once daily or two 45 mg/200 mg tablets once daily or two 45 mg/200 mg packets of pellets once daily 90 mg/400 mg per day
17 to less than 35 one 45 mg/200 mg tablet once daily or one 45 mg/200 mg packet of pellets once daily 45 mg/200 mg per day
less than17 one 33.75 mg/150 mg packet of pellets once daily 33.75 mg/150 mg per day
Table 3 Recommended Dosing for Ribavirin in Combination Therapy with HARVONI for Pediatric Patients 3 Years and Older
Body Weight (kg) Oral Ribavirin Daily Dosage *
*
The daily dosage of ribavirin is weight-based and is administered orally in two divided doses with food.
less than 47 15 mg per kg per day (divided dose AM and PM)
47–49 600 mg per day (1 × 200 mg AM, 2 × 200 mg PM)
50–65 800 mg per day (2 × 200 mg AM, 2 × 200 mg PM)
66–80 1000 mg per day (2 × 200 mg AM, 3 × 200 mg PM)
greater than 80 1200 mg per day (3 × 200 mg AM, 3 × 200 mg PM)

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