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rilpivirina + emtricitabina + tenofovir

Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute · FDA-approved active Small molecule

This combination inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase through three complementary mechanisms: rilpivirina as a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and emtricitabina and tenofovir as nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).

This combination inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase through three complementary mechanisms: rilpivirina as a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and emtricitabina and tenofovir as nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Used for HIV-1 infection in treatment-naïve adults, HIV-1 infection in treatment-experienced patients (with specific resistance profiles).

At a glance

Generic namerilpivirina + emtricitabina + tenofovir
Also known aseviplera
SponsorHospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Drug classAntiretroviral combination therapy (NNRTI + 2 NRTIs)
TargetHIV reverse transcriptase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease / Virology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Rilpivirina binds directly to HIV reverse transcriptase and blocks its catalytic activity. Emtricitabina and tenofovir are nucleoside analogs that are incorporated into the growing viral DNA chain, causing chain termination and preventing viral replication. Together, these three agents target reverse transcriptase through different mechanisms to suppress HIV replication.

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