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| Routes of administration | Oral |
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| Formula | C47H48N8O6S2 |
| Molar mass | 885.07 g·mol−1 |
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Samatasvir (IDX-719) is an experimental drug for the treatment of hepatitis C. It was originally developed by Idenix, and development has been continued by Merck & Co. following their acquisition of Idenix. Samatasvir has shown good results in Phase II trials. [1]
Samatasvir is a highly potent and selective inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus NS5A replication complex. [2] While it showed promising results when administered as monotherapy, it is probable that samatasvir would be marketed as a combination product with other anti-hepatitis drugs to increase efficacy and reduce the chance of resistance developing, as with most other novel treatments for hepatitis C currently under development. Trials of samatasvir in combination with other antiviral drugs such as simeprevir are also underway. [3]