Biktarvy vs Triumeq

Side-by-side comparison of Biktarvy and Triumeq — mechanism, indications, safety, trials, sponsor, and pricing.

At a glance

BiktarvyTriumeq
Generic nameBiktarvyTriumeq
SponsorEast Carolina UniversitySt Stephens Aids Trust
ModalitySmall moleculeSmall molecule
PhaseFDA-approvedFDA-approved
Therapeutic areaOtherOther

Mechanism of action

Biktarvy
Triumeq

Approved indications

Biktarvy

None tracked.

Triumeq

None tracked.

Common side effects

Biktarvy

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Dyspepsia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Rash

Triumeq

  • Insomnia
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Depression
  • Abnormal dreams

Boxed warnings

Biktarvy

  • WARNING: POST TREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV and have discontinued products containing emtricitabine (FTC) and/or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), and may occur with discontinuation of BIKTARVY. Closely monitor hepatic function with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV and discontinue BIKTAR

Triumeq

  • WARNING: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS, AND EXACERBATIONS OF HEPATITIS B Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions, with multiple organ involvement, have occurred with abacavir, a component of TRIUMEQ and TRIUMEQ PD (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine). Patients who carry the HLA ‑ B*5701 allele are at a higher risk of a hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir, although hypersensitivity reactions have occurred in patients who do not carry the HLA ‑ B*5701 a

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