Glossary

ribavirin – drug used to boost the efficacy of pegylated interferon to treat hepatitis C. Given as twice-daily capsules.

hepatic encephalopathy – brain disease that occurs when serious liver damage prevents toxic substances from being flitered out of the blood, and they enter the brain. See encephalopathy.

event-based dosing –  See EBD.

interferon – see pegylated interferon.

portal hypertension – increased blood pressure (hypertension) in the vein carrying blood to the liver.