Alisporivr for treatment of hepatitis c virus infection

A method of treating a Hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infected African American patient comprising administering alisporivir in an amount of about 400 to about 600 mg twice per day for up to 24 or 48 weeks and optionally administering the patient standard of care or a direct acting antiviral agent.

(canceled)

A combination of alisporivir, and standard of care or a direct acting antiviral agent for use in treatment of a Hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infected African American patient characterized in that alisporivir is to be administered in an amount of about 400 to about 600 mg twice per day for up to 24 or 48 weeks.