FDA: HCV drugs used with another direct acting antiviral, antiarrhythmic drug can slow heart rate

The FDA has released a safety warned focused on the use of hepatitis C treatments, such as Harvnoi or Sovaldi, taken with another direct acting antiviral and the antiarrhythmic drug amiodarone.

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The use of amiodarone with HCV treatments and another direct acting antiviral can result in symptomatic bradycardia, or serious slowing of the heart.

The FDA is recommending healthcare professionals not prescribe Harvoni or Sovaldi combined with another direct acting antiviral, such as daclatasvir or Olysiom, and amiodarone.

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