Treatment of chronic hepatitis C
This section gives information on the use of antiviral therapy, factors that influence its effectiveness, known contraindications and management of adverse effects. It also contains guidance on relapse or failed treatment and a quick reference guide to treatment.
Treatment of chronic HCV – Quick reference
An at-a-glance guide to treatment of chronic HCV, including nature and duration of treatment, management of adverse effects, contraindications, who to treat and the role of nutrition.
Antiviral Therapy
Information on treatment with pegylated interferon and ribavirin and the evidence supporting their use.
Patient subgroups
Information and evidence pertaining to treatment efficacy and safety in a variety of patient subgroups.
Factors influencing effectiveness
Read about the impact of age, gender and ethnicity, body weight and alcohol on treatment effectiveness.
Contraindications
Contraindications associated with patients who are or may become pregnant, those with renal failure and those with mental health problems.
Management of adverse effects
Details on the range of known adverse effects arising from treatment and their management.
Relapsed or failed treatment
Guidance on treatment for patients whose infection has relapsed or whose treatment has failed.
