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tenofovir alafenamide

tenofovir alafenamide (VEMLIDY) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AF13
US status approved
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Drug details — tenofovir alafenamide
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

tenofovir alafenamide (VEMLIDY) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tenofovir alafenamide
Brand VEMLIDY
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 J05AF13

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

Pipeline programs

  1. RC04T001 Phase 2 · Anaxis Pharma · Chronic hepatitis D virus infection

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  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 tenofovir alafenamide?

tenofovir alafenamide (VEMLIDY) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tenofovir alafenamide?

VEMLIDY is a marketed brand name for tenofovir alafenamide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of tenofovir alafenamide?

tenofovir alafenamide 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.