Simeprevir
Used alone or in combination with sofosbuvir in the treatment of hepatitis C.
Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk.
Its pharmacokinetic data (slightly elevated molecular weight and very high percentage of plasma protein binding) make it very unlikely that significant amounts will pass into milk, so that although there is disagreement (Thompson 2016), other experts believe that treatment with Simeprevir, on its own or in combination with Sofosbuvir is not contraindicated during breastfeeding (LactMed 2016,
See below the information of these related products:
- Maternal Hepatitis C Infection (Very Low Risk)
- Sofosbuvir (Low Risk probable)
Alternatives
- Interferon alfa (Very Low Risk)
- Peginterferon alfa (Very Low Risk)
Very Low Risk
Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.
Low Risk
Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.
High Risk
Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.
Very High Risk
Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.
Synonyms
- Simeprevir Sodium
Writings
- سيميبريفير (Arabic)
- Симепревир (Cyrillic)
- 西美瑞韦 (Chinese)
- C38H47N5O7S2 (Molecular formula)
- TMC-435 (Experimental code/s)
Drug trade names
References
- LactMed. Simeprevir. Full Record Display. 2017 Full text (in our servers)
- EMA. Simeprevir. Drug Summary. 2017 Full text (in our servers)
- EMA. Simeprevir. Ficha técnica. 2017 Full text (in our servers)
- Thompson AJ. Australian recommendations for the management of hepatitis C virus infection: a consensus statement. Med J Aust. 2016Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
- Spera AM, Eldin TK, Tosone G, Orlando R. Antiviral therapy for hepatitis C: Has anything changed for pregnant/lactating women? World J Hepatol. 2016Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)