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rilpivirine hydrochloride

rilpivirine hydrochloride (RILPIVIRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — rilpivirine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

rilpivirine hydrochloride (RILPIVIRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN rilpivirine hydrochloride
Brand RILPIVIRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION

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

Pipeline programs

  1. 103900 Approved · Disc Medicine · HIV-infected

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Frequently asked questions

What is rilpivirine hydrochloride?

rilpivirine hydrochloride (RILPIVIRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for rilpivirine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of rilpivirine hydrochloride?

rilpivirine hydrochloride 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.