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tenofovir alafenamide fumarate

tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (VEMLIDY) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved PMDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 22
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Drug details — tenofovir alafenamide fumarate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
22
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (VEMLIDY) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tenofovir alafenamide fumarate
Brand VEMLIDY
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

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
PMDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. CVAY736F12301 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  2. CVAY736F12302 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  3. CVAY736K12301 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Lupus nephritis
  4. CVAY736K12301E1 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Lupus nephritis
  5. GS-US-563-5926 Phase 3 · Gilead Sciences · HIV-1 Infection
  6. MK-8591A-053 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · HIV-1 Infection
  7. MK-8591B-062 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · HIV
  8. Tenofovir gel Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · HIV Prevention

Related & competitor drugs

  1. abacavir sulfate Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
  2. efavirenz Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  3. emtricitabine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  4. etravirine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  5. nevirapine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  6. tenofovir alafenamide Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)

Frequently asked questions

What is tenofovir alafenamide fumarate?

tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (VEMLIDY) 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 tenofovir alafenamide fumarate?

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

What is the US approval status of tenofovir alafenamide fumarate?

tenofovir alafenamide fumarate 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.