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Quick facts
- How it is given
- oral
- Type
- human prescription drug
- RxNorm ID
- 349251
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What it is used to treat
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a nucleotide analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor and an HBV reverse transcriptase inhibitor. • Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. (1) • Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. (1) 1.1 HIV-1 Infection Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for the treatment of HIV-1 infection: • Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets should not be used in combination with ATRIPLA ® , BIKTARVY ® , COMPLERA ® , DESCOVY ® , GENVOYA ® , ODEFSEY ® , STRIBILD ® , TRUVADA ® , or VEMLIDY ® [See Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. 1.2 Chronic Hepatitis B Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection: • The indication in adults is based on safety and efficacy data from treatment of subjects who were nucleoside-treatment-naïve and subjects who were treatment-experienced with documented resistance to lamivudine. Subjects were adults with HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B with compensated liver disease [See Clinical Studies (14.2)]. • Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets were evaluated in a limited number of subjects with chronic hepatitis B and decompensated liver disease [See Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Studies (14.2)]. • The numbers of subjects in clinical trials who had adefovir resistance-associated substitutions at baseline were too small to reach conclusions of efficacy [See Microbiology (12.4), Clinical Studies ( 14.2)].
About this medicine
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablet a prodrug of tenofovir which is a fumaric acid salt of bis-isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl ester derivative of tenofovir. In vivo tenofovir DF is converted to tenofovir, an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (nucleotide) analog of adenosine 5’-monophosphate. Tenofovir exhibits activity against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. The chemical name of tenofovir DF is 9-[(R)-2-[[bis[[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy]methoxy]phosphinyl]methoxy]propyl] adenine fumarate (1:1). It has a molecular formula of C 19 H 30 N 5 O 10 P • C 4 H 4 O 4 and a molecular weight of 635.52. It has the following structural formula: Tenofovir DF is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 13.4 mg/mL in distilled water at 25°C. It has an octanol/phosphate buffer (pH 6.5) partition coefficient (log p) of 1.25 at 25 °C. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is available as tablets. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are for oral administration. Each tablet contains 300 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil. Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and pregelatinized starch. The 300 mg tablets are coated with opadry II white which contains hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide and triacetin. In this insert, all dosages are expressed in terms of tenofovir DF except where otherwise noted. Tenofovirdisoproxilfumaratestructure
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is an antiviral drug [See Microbiology ( 12.4 )].
Warnings and cautions
• New onset or worsening renal impairment: Can include acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome. Assess estimated creatinine clearance before initiating treatment with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. In patients at risk for renal dysfunction, assess estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose, and urine protein before initiating treatment with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets and periodically during treatment. Avoid administering tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets with concurrentor recent use of nephrotoxic drugs. (5.2) • Lactic acidosis/severe hepatomegaly with steatosis: Discontinue treatment in patients who develop symptoms or laboratory findings suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity. (5.3) • Coadministration with other products: Do not use with other tenofovir-containing products (e.g., ATRIPLA, BIKTARVY, COMPLERA, DESCOVY, GENVOYA, ODEFSEY, STRIBILD, TRUVADA, or VEMLIDY). Do not administer in combination with HEPSERA. (5.4) • HIV testing: HIV antibody testing should be offered to all HBV-infected patients before initiating therapy with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets should only be used as part of an appropriate antiretroviral combination regimen in HIV-infected patients with or without HBV coinfection. (5.5) • Decreases in bone mineral density (BMD): Consider assessment of BMD in patients with a history of pathologic fracture or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss. (5.6) • Immune reconstitution syndrome: Observed in HIV-infected patients. May necessitate further evaluation and treatment. (5.7) • Triple nucleoside-only regimens: Early virologic failure has been reported in HIV-infected patients. Monitor carefully and consider treatment modification. (5.8) 5.1 Exacerbation of Hepatitis after Discontinuation of Treatment Discontinuation of anti-HBV therapy, including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, may be associated with severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis. […]
Reported side effects
The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: • Severe Acute Exacerbation of Hepatitis [See Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. • New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. • Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. • Bone Effects [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )]. • Immune Reconstitution Syndrome [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7)]. • In HIV-infected adult subjects: Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, Grades 2 to 4) are rash, diarrhea, headache, pain, depression, asthenia, and nausea. (6.1) • In HBV-infected subjects with compensated liver disease: Most common adverse reaction (all grades) was nausea (9%). (6.1) • In pediatric subjects: Adverse reactions in pediatric subjects were consistent with those observed in adults. (6.1) • In HBV-infected subjects with decompensated liver disease: Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, all grades) were abdominal pain, nausea, insomnia, pruritus, vomiting, dizziness, and pyrexia. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact NorthStar Rx LLC at 1-800-206-7821 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Adverse Reactions from Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Clinical Trials in Adult Patients with HIV-1 Infection More than 12,000 subjects have been treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets alone or in combination with other antiretroviral medicinal products for periods of 28 days to 215 weeks in clinical trials and expanded access programs. A total of 1,544 subjects have received tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets 300 mg once daily in clinical trials; over 11,000 subjects have received tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets in expanded access programs. […]
Interactions with other medicines
This section describes clinically relevant drug interactions with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Drug interactions trials are described elsewhere in the labeling [See Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. • Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate increases didanosine concentrations. Dose reduction and close monitoring for didanosine toxicity are warranted. (7.2) • Coadministration decreases atazanavir concentrations. When coadministered with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, use atazanavir given with ritonavir. (7.2) • Coadministration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with certain HIV-1 protease inhibitors or certain drugs to treat HCV increases tenofovir concentrations. Monitor for evidence of tenofovir toxicity. (7.2) • Consult Full Prescribing Information prior to and during treatment for important drug interactions. (7.2) 7.1 Drugs Affecting Renal Function Tenofovir is primarily eliminated by the kidneys [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)]. Coadministration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets with drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion may increase concentrations of tenofovir and/or the coadministered drug. Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)]. Drugs that decrease renal function may increase concentrations of tenofovir. In the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets should not be administered in combination with HEPSERA (adefovir dipivoxil). 7.2 Established and Significant Interactions Table 11 provides a listing of established or clinically significant drug interactions. The drug interactions described are based on studies conducted with tenofovir DF [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. […]
Use in specific groups
Nursing mothers: Women infected with HIV should be instructed not to breastfeed. (8.3) 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category B There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry: To monitor fetal outcomes of pregnant women exposed to tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, an Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry has been established. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling 1-800-258-4263. Risk Summary Animal Data Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 14 and 19 times the human dose based on body surface area comparisons and revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to tenofovir. 8.3 Nursing Mothers Nursing Mothers: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that HIV-1 infected mothers not breastfeed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of HIV-1. Samples of breast milk obtained from five HIV-1 infected mothers in the first post-partum week show that tenofovir is secreted in human milk. The impact of this exposure in breastfed infants is unknown. Because of both the potential for HIV-1 transmission and the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, mothers should be instructed not to breastfeed if they are receiving tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. 8.4 Pediatric Use Pediatric Patients 2 Years of Age and Older with HIV-1 infection The safety of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets in pediatric patients aged 2 to less than 18 years is supported by data from two randomized trials in which tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets were administered to HIV-1 infected treatment-experienced subjects. In addition, the pharmacokinetic profile of tenofovir in patients 2 to less than 18 years of age at the recommended doses was similar to that found to be safe and effective in adult clinical trials [See Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)]. […]
If too much is taken
Limited clinical experience at doses higher than the therapeutic dose of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets 300 mg are available. In Study 901, 600 mg tenofovir DF was administered to 8 subjects orally for 28 days. No severe adverse reactions were reported. The effects of higher doses are not known. If overdose occurs the patient must be monitored for evidence of toxicity and standard supportive treatment applied as necessary. Tenofovir is efficiently removed by hemodialysis with an extraction coefficient of approximately 54%. Following a single 300 mg dose of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, a four-hour hemodialysis session removed approximately 10% of the administered tenofovir dose.
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