Viread

Antiretroviral Therapy, HIV, HIV + 5 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Viread

What is Viread

Tenofovir disoproxil

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is an antiviral medication used to treat HIV and Hepatitis B. It is sold under the brand name Viread and is part of a class of drugs called nucleotide analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (nRTIs). This drug is usually prescribed in combination with other medications. It was approved by the FDA in 2001.

Viread

is the brand name

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Viread Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Viread

Tenofovir disoproxil

2001

154

Effectiveness

How Viread Affects Patients

Tenofovir is an antiviral medicine used to treat HIV-1 and Hepatitis B infections. Lab tests show that it works by stopping the virus from making copies of itself. It was found to be effective with a concentration of 0.04 to 8.5 micrometers. Taking tenofovir with other antiviral medications has been shown to have an additional or synergistic effect in preventing the virus from replicating. Tenofovir has been approved by the FDA to treat HIV-1.

How Viread works in the body

Tenofovir is a medication used to treat HIV. It works by blocking an enzyme that helps the virus replicate, limiting its spread and allowing the virus to be managed. Tenofovir is absorbed in the body and converted to its active form, tenofovir diphosphate. This active form competes with natural deoxyribonucleotide substrate for binding to HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and hepatitis B polymerase, which then stops the virus from copying itself. In rare cases, HIV-1 may develop a resistance to tenofovir, meaning the virus can still replicate even with treatment.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed measure of Viread is contingent upon the diagnosed ailment, like Anti-Retroviral Agents, High Risk Patients and Chronic Hepatitis B. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Tablet, film coated) cited in the following table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

HIV-1 RNA Less Than or Equal to 100,000 copies/mL

300.0 mg, , 245.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.033 mg/mg, 123.0 mg, 163.0 mg, 204.0 mg

Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral

Antiretroviral Therapy

300.0 mg, , 245.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.033 mg/mg, 123.0 mg, 163.0 mg, 204.0 mg

Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral

HIV

300.0 mg, , 245.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.033 mg/mg, 123.0 mg, 163.0 mg, 204.0 mg

Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral

HIV

300.0 mg, , 245.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.033 mg/mg, 123.0 mg, 163.0 mg, 204.0 mg

Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

300.0 mg, , 245.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.033 mg/mg, 123.0 mg, 163.0 mg, 204.0 mg

Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral

virologically-suppressed

300.0 mg, , 245.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.033 mg/mg, 123.0 mg, 163.0 mg, 204.0 mg

Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral

Obesity

300.0 mg, , 245.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.033 mg/mg, 123.0 mg, 163.0 mg, 204.0 mg

Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral

Obesity

300.0 mg, , 245.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.033 mg/mg, 123.0 mg, 163.0 mg, 204.0 mg

Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, Powder - Oral, Granule, Granule - Oral

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Viread.

Common Viread Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Neomycin

Major

The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Tenofovir disoproxil is combined with Neomycin.

Tenofovir

Major

Tenofovir disoproxil may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir.

Tenofovir alafenamide

Major

Tenofovir disoproxil may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir alafenamide.

Abacavir

Minor

Tenofovir disoproxil may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.

Acetaminophen

Minor

Tenofovir disoproxil may decrease the excretion rate of Acetaminophen which could result in a higher serum level.

Viread Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Breastfeeding: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that HIV-1-infected mothers not breast-feed while taking tenofovir disoproxil. Carcinogenesis: Long-term studies in mice and rats found no evidence of cancer at doses up to 16 and 5 times the recommended human dose, respectively. However, female mice had an increase in liver adenomas at a higher dose. Pregnancy: Tenofovir disoproxil has been assigned to pregnancy Category B. Animal studies have found no harm to the fetus, but there are no adequate studies

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Viread Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Viread?

46 active trials are presently being conducted to assess Viread for its potential to substitute existing antiretroviral regimens for virologically suppressed (HIV1 RNA <50 copies/mL) adult patients on a stable regimen at the commencement of therapy, as well as for Chronic Hepatitis B and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) treatment.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Antiretroviral Therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV-1 RNA Less Than or Equal to 100,000 copies/mL

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV

41 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4

virologically-suppressed

0 Actively Recruiting

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

6 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1

HIV

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

9 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable

Viread Reviews: What are patients saying about Viread?

5

Patient Review

11/18/2012

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

Viread is much easier to take than Intron A, however I have experienced some negative side effects such as poor appetite and constant joint popping. Additionally, I am concerned about the lack of information available regarding pregnancy while taking this medication.

5

Patient Review

4/28/2012

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I've only been taking this medication for a month, and I seem to catch colds really easily. Can I take a liver care alternative medication at the same time? I have also stabilized my sorrosis and gotten rid of my rashes.

5

Patient Review

11/9/2015

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I was positive for Chronic Hbv in 1990 and started a double-blind study for a new drug. I ended up being given Hepsera, but my viral load skyrocketed after the completion of the study. I started taking Viread and lamivudine, then switched to Viread 300mg and Baraclude (1mg, then .5mg). My viral load has been undetectable and my liver tests have been somewhat normal for over 7 years.

5

Patient Review

1/8/2015

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I've been feeling really terrible lately and my blood tests aren't improving. I'm considering quitting this treatment, but I don't know if the benefits will outweigh the bad side effects.

5

Patient Review

4/24/2014

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

Though I experienced some daily side effects, such as a low-grade fever, body aches, dizziness, nausea, headaches, and nightmares, this treatment was ultimately effective.

5

Patient Review

2/16/2015

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

No unpleasant side effects that I've noticed. In just three months, the treatment was undetectable in my system. The only downside is a dull pain on my right side occasionally.

5

Patient Review

2/20/2015

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I have chronic hepatitis B and have been taking this medication for over a year. My viral load has gone from 2 million to undetectable. I haven't experienced any negative side effects, but my vitamin D levels are on the low end of normal. So, I'm taking D to get the level up. There is also evidence that good levels of D can help prevent melanoma, which I recently had. Overall, I'm very pleased with the results except for the effect on my wallet!

5

Patient Review

5/16/2008

Viread for HIV

5

Patient Review

7/15/2008

Viread for HIV

4.7

Patient Review

9/5/2015

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I've been taking this medication for over five years and it's been great. My only complaint is that it sometimes makes me itch, but other than that I haven't had any issues.

4.3

Patient Review

10/23/2009

Viread for HIV

I've been on Viread for a little over five years now, and it's working well for me in combination with Ziagen and Sustiva. The side effects are tolerable; I have mild lipodystrophy around my waist, high triglycerides, low good cholesterol, and high bad cholesterol. However, being undetectible is more important to me.

4.3

Patient Review

4/2/2017

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I've been using this medication for two years and it's done wonders for my health. That said, I am now experiencing extreme thirst, bone pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. I'm not sure if skipping a day here or there would help, but I definitely feel like my bones aren't as strong as they used to be.

4.3

Patient Review

2/9/2014

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I've been taking Viread for a year now and it's working great. I'm undetectable. But I'm wondering what will happen if I stop taking the medication or how long I have to take it for. My doctor says I have to take it for the rest of my life, but is that really true?

4.3

Patient Review

2/3/2008

Viread for HIV

4

Patient Review

4/22/2014

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I've been taking this drug for a little over two months. I started experiencing some vomiting and nausea, but it's manageable. It can be hard to fall asleep sometimes, but I'm still active with sports. So far the viral count has dropped from 14million to 163IU/mL, which is good progress.

4

Patient Review

6/22/2013

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I've been taking Viread for two years and it's done a great job controlling the virus with relatively few side effects. The only issues I have are cold hands/feet, weird dreams, and occasional trouble sleeping; however, these are manageable.

4

Patient Review

10/9/2014

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

I've been taking Viread 300mg daily since my liver transplant in 2010. I had chronic Hep B which turned into cancer, but this medication has helped me a lot. The only downside is some occasional heart palpitations, cold hands/feet, and diarrhea.

3.7

Patient Review

3/28/2012

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

The medication is effective, but there are some drawbacks.

3.3

Patient Review

3/31/2009

Viread for Chronic Hepatitis B

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Patient Q&A Section about viread

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the generic name for Viread?

"Tenofovir is available as a generic and brand-name drug. The brand names for tenofovir are Viread and Vemlidy. Tenofovir comes in two forms: an oral tablet and an oral powder. The oral tablet form of tenofovir is approved to treat both HIV infection and chronic hepatitis b virus infection."

Answered by AI

What is Viread used for?

"Viread is a drug used to treat HIV and hepatitis b. It is taken in combination with other antiretroviral drugs. Viread is used to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and children aged 12 and over. It is also used to treat chronic hepatitis B."

Answered by AI

How long do you take Viread?

"You will usually need to take tenofovir for the rest of your life, even if you are feeling well. This is to keep your immune system healthy."

Answered by AI

Is Viread the same as Truvada?

"Viread is one medication in a pill that also includes another HIV medication called Emtriva. This pill is called Truvada. Viread is also part of other combination pills that are taken in one dose. These are for treatment of HIV and are called Single-dose treatment regimens (STRs). Atripla is one such pill that includes Viread as well as two other medications, TDF and Sustiva."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Viread

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Long-Acting Oral Treatments for HIV

18+
All Sexes
Ft. Pierce, FL

Master Protocol: The main goal of this master clinical study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, efficacy, and pharmacokinetic (PK) of long-acting oral (LAO) regimens in people with HIV-1 (PWH). The main goal of this Substudy-01 is to assess the safety, tolerability, effectiveness, and PK of switching to weekly LAO regimens, including GS-3242 + LEN, versus continuing on once daily oral bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF; coformulated; Biktarvy®) in PWH with controlled HIV infection, B/F/TAF for at least 6 months prior to study start. The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of switching to each LAO regimen versus continuing B/F/TAF in virologically suppressed PWH at Week 24.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Midway Immunology and Research Center (+1 Sites)

Gilead Study Director

Gilead Sciences

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GS-3242 + Lenacapavir for HIV

18+
All Sexes
Ft. Pierce, FL

The study will have two portions: Phase 2 and Phase 3. Phase 2 will further have 2 parts: Part A and Part B. The goal of Phase 2, Part A is to assess the effectiveness of study drugs GS-3242 plus Lenacapavir (LEN) versus Biktarvy (bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF)), in people with HIV-1 (PWH) who are new to treatment. This will be done in Treatment Groups 1, 2 and 3 at Week 35. The goal of Phase 2, Part B is to compare the effectiveness of study drugs, GS-3242 and LEN versus B/F/TAF in Groups 4 and 3 at Week 26. The goal of Phase 3 is to assess the long-term effectiveness of study drug GS-3242 and LEN versus B/F/TAF, at Week 52. The primary objectives of this study are: Phase 2, Part A: To evaluate the efficacy of intramuscular (IM) GS-3242 plus IM LEN versus B/F/TAF in treatment-naive people with HIV-1 (PWH) in Treatment Groups 1, 2, and 3 at Week 35. Phase 2, Part B: To evaluate the efficacy of IM GS-3242 plus IM LEN versus B/F/TAF in treatment-naive PWH in Treatment Groups 4 and 3 at Week 26. Phase 3: To evaluate the efficacy of IM GS-3242 plus IM LEN versus B/F/TAF in treatment-naive PWH at Week 52.

Phase 2 & 3
Recruiting

Midway Immunology and Research Center (+15 Sites)

Gilead Study Director

Gilead Sciences

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GS-3242 + Lenacapavir for HIV

18+
All Sexes
Ft. Pierce, FL

The study will have two parts: Part A and Part B. In Part A, the goal of the study is to compare the effectiveness of switching to the study drugs GS-3242 plus Lenacapavir (LEN) versus continuing Biktarvy (bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF)), in virologically suppressed people with HIV-1 (PWH) in treatment Group 1, 2 and 3 at Week 35. In Part B the goal of the study is to compare the effectiveness of switching to the study drugs, GS-3242 and LEN versus continuing B/F/TAF in Groups 4 and 3 at Week 26. The primary objective of part A is to evaluate the efficacy of switching to intramuscular (IM) GS-3242 plus IM LEN versus continuing on B/F/TAF PWH who are virologically suppressed in treatment Groups 1, 2, and 3 at Week 35 and Part B is to evaluate the efficacy of switching to IM GS-3242 plus IM LEN versus continuing on B/F/TAF in PWH who are virologically suppressed in Treatment Groups 4 and 3 at Week 26.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Midway Immunology and Research Center (+51 Sites)

Gilead Study Director

Gilead Sciences

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IAP086 for HIV

18 - 70
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

Purpose: To assess the safety and tolerability of a single dose of IAP086 in persons with HIV suppressed on stable ART Participants: 30 people from UNC within 18 to 70years of age. People with HIV on ART with plasma HIV-1 RNA \< 50 copies/mL for 12 months prior to screening. Procedures (methods): The participant's standard of care ART regimen is continued throughout the study period. This study requires an overnight stay in a research unit. During the overnight stay, participants will receive a single infusion (medicine given slowly through a vein in their arm) of IAP086 and be monitored for 24 hours. Each later participant receives IAP086 at the same or a higher dose decided in advance. The dose will increase as more participants receive IAP086 without concerning side effects. Study visits also occur 2, 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days after the study drug is given. Study procedures include review of the medical history, physical exams, and blood draws.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of North Carolina (+1 Sites)

Cynthia Gay, MD

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Methamphetamine for HIV

18 - 65
All Sexes
San Francisco, CA

The most commonly used illicit stimulant in people with HIV (PWH) is methamphetamine (MA). Prior studies demonstrate strong evidence that MA promotes increased HIV transcription as well as immune dysregulation. A challenge in achieving worldwide HIV eradication is targeting specific marginalized populations who are most likely to benefit from an HIV cure but possess poorer immune responses. For this study, N = \~20 PWH virally-suppressed on antiretroviral therapy (ART) with no prior history of MA use disorder will be administered oral methamphetamine to determine the effects of short-term MA exposure on residual virus production, gene expression, and inflammation. Measures of MA exposure in urine and serum will then be associated with residual virus production, gene expression, cell surface immune marker protein expression, and systemic markers of inflammation. Thus, the proposed work will leverage a unique clinical trial design to generate advanced gene expression and immunologic data to identify potential novel targets for reversing HIV latency, reducing inflammation, and personalizing future therapies in PWH who use MA.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

University of California, San Francisco

Sulggi Lee, MD, PhD

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Bictegravir + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide for HIV

18+
All Sexes
Clearwater, FL

Managing HIV well requires taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) every day, but many people living with HIV experience interruptions in their treatment. These pauses in medication can happen for many reasons, such as side effects, challenges with getting to the clinic, personal circumstances, stigma, or difficulties with everyday life. When HIV treatment is stopped, the viral load can increase, which may affect a person's health and make it easier for HIV to be passed on to others. Restarting treatment quickly after an interruption is important for both personal and public health. However, it can be difficult for people who miss doses to get back on treatment right away. There are often several steps and medical appointments required before restarting, such as waiting for lab results or reviewing medical history, which can cause further delays. These additional steps can make it even harder for people to re-engage and may discourage them from returning to care. The REINITIATE study is designed for people living with HIV who have not taken any antiretroviral medications for at least the last 12 weeks. The study will offer participants a way to restart their HIV therapy quickly, by beginning treatment with B/F/TAF on the same day that they return to care. B/F/TAF is a widely used, once-daily HIV regimen, and is recommended in national treatment guidelines. Researchers want to find out if this rapid restart approach is safe and effective, and whether it helps people regain control of HIV and remain in care. The study will also examine how many participants are able to keep the virus at a low level (viral suppression), stay engaged in their HIV care, and tolerate the medication after rapidly restarting treatment. In addition, the study will include interviews with some participants, to gain a better understanding of why they stopped taking their medications and what supported their return to treatment. These insights could help healthcare teams develop better ways to support people living with HIV in the future.

Phase 4
Recruiting

CAN Community Health (+9 Sites)

Jessica Altamirano, MD

Gilead Sciences

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Islatravir + Ulonivirine for HIV

18+
All Sexes
Ft. Pierce, FL

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1). The usual (standard) treatment for HIV-1 is antiretroviral therapy (ART), which includes taking medicines to lower the amount of HIV-1 in the body. Standard ART helps people live longer, but people must take up to 3 medicines up to twice a day. Standard ART may also cause other health problems. Researchers want to know if a study ART works as well as a standard ART to treat HIV-1. The study ART combines 2 medicines, islatravir and ulonivirine, and is taken once a week. The goals of this study are to learn: 1) If the study ART works as well as a standard ART to treat HIV-1, and 2) About the safety of the study ART and if people tolerate it compared to a standard ART.

Phase 2 & 3
Recruiting

Midway Immunology and Research Center (1503) (+27 Sites)

Medical Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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TMB-365 + TMB-380 for HIV

18+
All Sexes
San Francisco, CA

TMB-365 is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the CD4 receptor. TMB-380, aka VRC07-523LS is a monoclonal antibody that binds to HIV. Both interfere with HIV entry. This study is designed to test the combination of the antibodies as maintenance therapy in HIV infected suppressed individuals discontinuing oral cART for 48 weeks. Researchers will compare TMB-365/TMB-380 given IV every 8 weeks to continuation of daily oral cART to see if TMB-365/TMB-380 can also maintain viral suppression. Participants will: 1. Receive TMB-365/TMB-380 infusion or take oral cART as scheduled for 48 weeks 2. Visit the clinic as schedule for checkups and tests

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Quest Clinical Research (+11 Sites)

TaiMed Biologics Inc.

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MucoCept-CVN for HIV Prevention

18 - 45
Female
San Francisco, CA

MucoCept-CVN uses a Lactobacillus strain native to the human vagina that is modified into a live biotherapeutic product (LBP) that continuously expresses a potent anti-HIV drug. If research shows that MucoCept-CVN is safe and effective, it could become a self-renewing, female-initiated prevention product for women that promotes vaginal health and provides protection from HIV. The goal of this first-in-human Phase 1 dose-ranging, randomized, placebo-controlled study of MucoCept-CVN is to collect data on safety, colonization, changes to the vaginal microbiota and clearance of the strain with antibiotics. Twelve healthy women will be enrolled and take either one or three doses of MucoCept-CVN or placebo, and a week later will receive antibiotics to clear the Lactobacillus strain. If research shows that MucoCept-CVN is safe and effective, it could become a self-renewing, long-acting, female-initiated prevention product for women that promotes vaginal health and provides protection from HIV.

Phase 1
Recruiting

UCSF Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

Craig Cohen, MD, MPH

Osel, Inc.

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