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TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL
At a glance
| Generic name | TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL |
|---|---|
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 2001 |
Approved indications
Boxed warnings
- BOXED WARNING WARNING: POSTTREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in HBV-infected patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who discontinue anti-hepatitis B therapy, including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. WARNING: POSTTREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in HBV-infected patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Hepatic function should be monitored closely in these patients. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. (5.1)
Common side effects
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Pain
- Nausea
- Depression
- Asthenia
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Back pain
- Fatigue
Key clinical trials
- Spotting Syphilis: A Dual Point-of-Care Syphilis Screening Initiative in a Low-Resource Healthcare Setting (NA)
- A Clinical Study of Islatravir and Ulonivirine for People With HIV-1 Who Have Not Been Treated Before (MK-8591B-062) (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Switch to Doravirine/Islatravir (DOR/ISL) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Participants Treated With Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) (MK-8591A-018) (PHASE3)
- Early Metabolic Effects of Dolutegravir or Tenofovir Alefenamide in Healthy Volunteers (PHASE2)
- ImPrEP LEN Brasil: Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention (NA)
- Study of Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide Fixed Dose Combination in Adolescents and Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- A Study of MK-8527 to Prevent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) (MK-8527-010) (PHASE3)
- Study of Cobicistat-Boosted Atazanavir (ATV/co), Cobicistat-Boosted Darunavir (DRV/co) and Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (F/TAF) in Children With HIV (PHASE2, PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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