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OLYSIO

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Overview

What is OLYSIO?

OLYSIO (simeprevir) is an inhibitor of the HCV NS3/4A protease.

The chemical name for simeprevir is (2,3a,10,11a,12a,14a)--(cyclopropylsulfonyl)-2-[[2-(4-isopropyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-7-methoxy-8-methyl-4-quinolinyl]oxy]-5-methyl-4,14-dioxo-2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,8,9,11a,12,13,14,14a-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[]cyclopropa[][1,6]diazacyclotetradecine-12a(1)-carboxamide. Its molecular formula is CHNOS and its molecular weight is 749.94. Simeprevir has the following structural formula:

Simeprevir drug substance is a white to almost white powder. Simeprevir is practically insoluble in water over a wide pH range. It is practically insoluble in propylene glycol, very slightly soluble in ethanol, and slightly soluble in acetone. It is soluble in dichloromethane and freely soluble in some organic solvents (e.g., tetrahydrofuran and N,N-dimethylformamide).

OLYSIO (simeprevir) for oral administration is available as 150 mg strength hard gelatin capsules. Each capsule contains 154.4 mg of simeprevir sodium salt, which is equivalent to 150 mg of simeprevir. OLYSIO (simeprevir) capsules contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal anhydrous silica, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and sodium lauryl sulphate. The white capsule contains gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171) and is printed with ink containing iron oxide black (E172) and shellac (E904).



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What are the available doses of OLYSIO?

Capsules: 150 mg ()

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take OLYSIO?

How should I use OLYSIO?

OLYSIO is indicated for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection :

Testing Prior to the Initiation of Therapy:

Recommended dosage: One 150 mg capsule taken once daily with food. ()


What interacts with OLYSIO?

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What are the warnings of OLYSIO?

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What are the precautions of OLYSIO?

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What are the side effects of OLYSIO?

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What should I look out for while using OLYSIO?

Because OLYSIO is used only in combination with other antiviral drugs (including Peg-IFN-alfa and RBV) for the treatment of chronic HCV infection, the contraindications to other drugs also apply to the combination regimen. Refer to the respective prescribing information for a list of contraindications.

Test all patients for evidence of current or prior hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection before initiating treatment with OLYSIO. 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.


What might happen if I take too much OLYSIO?

Human experience of overdose with OLYSIO is limited. There is no specific antidote for overdose with OLYSIO. In the event of an overdose, the patient's clinical status should be observed and the usual supportive measures employed.

Simeprevir is highly protein-bound; therefore, dialysis is unlikely to result in significant removal of simeprevir .


How should I store and handle OLYSIO?

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP].OLYSIO 150 mg capsules are white, marked with "TMC435 150" in black ink. The capsules are packaged into a bottle containing 28 capsules (NDC 59676-225-28).