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Tenofovir gel

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Tenofovir gel works by inhibiting the replication of HIV by blocking the action of reverse transcriptase.

Tenofovir gel works by inhibiting the replication of HIV by blocking the action of reverse transcriptase. Used for Prevention of HIV transmission in women.

At a glance

Generic nameTenofovir gel
Also known asTFV, 9-(2-[Phosphonomethoxy]propyl)adenine, Tenofovir disoproxil, 9-[2-(Phosphonomethoxy)propyl]adenine, 9-[(R)-2-(phosphonomethoxy)propyl] adenine or PMPA
SponsorNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Drug classNucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor
TargetReverse transcriptase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Tenofovir gel is a microbicide that contains the antiretroviral drug tenofovir, which is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI). It is designed to be applied topically to the vagina to prevent HIV transmission. When applied, tenofovir is absorbed into the vaginal mucosa, where it inhibits the activity of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that HIV uses to replicate its genetic material.

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