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Drug profile · INN

rilpivirine

rilpivirine (EDURANT) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AG05
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 6
News articles 1
Drug details — rilpivirine
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
6
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

rilpivirine (EDURANT) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN rilpivirine
Brand EDURANT
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code J05AG05

Mechanism of action

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Primary target: Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. 219700 Phase 3 · ViiV Healthcare Pty · HIV-1 infection
  2. 221611 Phase 3 · ViiV Healthcare Pty · HIV Infections
  3. GS-US-563-5926 Phase 3 · Gilead Sciences · HIV-1 Infection
  4. RILPIVIRINE , JNJ-16150108 Phase 2 · Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical · HIV-1 Infection
  5. Rilpivirine Phase 2 · Janssen Cilag International · HIV-1
  6. 103900 Approved · Disc Medicine · HIV-infected

Related & competitor drugs

  1. abacavir sulfate Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
  2. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  3. colistimethate sodium Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  4. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  5. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  6. darunavir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)

Frequently asked questions

What is rilpivirine?

rilpivirine (EDURANT) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for rilpivirine?

EDURANT is a marketed brand name for rilpivirine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of rilpivirine?

rilpivirine has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.