What is Hepatitis D?

Hepatitis D

Hepatitis D is a viral infection of the liver due to the hepatitis delta virus. It causes the liver to swell and can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Only people with hepatitis B can contract hepatitis D. People with with hepatitis D often have more severe symptoms.

Treatment may not be needed for hepatitis D besides liver monitoring. A liver transplant may be needed if there is liver failure. Chronic hepatitis may require use of medications. Common drug classes used to treat hepatitis D are attachment inhibitors. Vaccination for Hepatitis B can help prevent infection with Hepatitis D.

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Hepcludex

Drug class: Attachment Inhibitors

$788

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Note: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

Hepatitis D: Drug Classes

Hepatitis D drugs are grouped into the following classes based on how they work:

Attachment Inhibitors(1 drugs)

As low as$788

Attachment inhibitors are used for the treatment of drug-resistant HIV. They work by blocking the virus from entering and infecting immune cells.

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