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tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 5
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Drug details — tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
5
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Brand TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase
Route ORAL
Formulation POWDER

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. GS-US-174-0144 Phase 3 · Gilead Sciences · Hepatitis B Infection
  2. VIR-MHB1-V200 Phase 2 · Vir Biotechnology · Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection
  3. coformulated emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) as PrEP Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · HIV
  4. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Approved · Chinese Academy of · Chronic Hepatitis B
  5. Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Unknown · First People's Hospital · Hepatitis B, Chronic

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Frequently asked questions

What is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate?

tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate?

TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE is a marketed brand name for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate?

tenofovir disoproxil 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.