Biktarvy

Anti-Retroviral Agents, HIV, treatment failure + 2 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Biktarvy

What is Biktarvy

Bictegravir

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Tenofovir alafenamide is a medication used to treat chronic hepatitis B, HIV-1, and prevent HIV-1 infections. It is an improved version of its predecessor, tenofovir disoproxil, as it has a higher oral bioavailability and is better tolerated by the body. Tenofovir alafenamide is able to provide a high antiviral efficacy at much lower doses than tenofovir disoproxil. It was developed by Gilead Sciences Inc and approved by the FDA in 2015.

Biktarvy

is the brand name

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Biktarvy Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Biktarvy

Bictegravir

2018

4

Effectiveness

How Biktarvy Affects Patients

Tenofovir alafenamide is an effective treatment for hepatitis B. It is much better on the kidneys than its counterpart, tenofovir disoproxil, and has been shown to be 5 times more powerful in its anti-HIV activity.

How Biktarvy works in the body

Tenofovir alafenamide is a drug that accumulates more in peripheral blood cells than it does in red blood cells. It then works to inhibit the replication of viruses, stopping them from reproducing and causing harm to cells. This is done by blocking their polymerase and preventing the synthesis of more viruses.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed dosage of Biktarvy is contingent upon the diagnosed circumstance, such as Treatment Naive, Chronic Hepatitis B and compensated liver disease. The quantity of dosage depends on the strategy of delivery as detailed in the table hereunder.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

HIV

50.0 mg, , 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

treatment failure

50.0 mg, , 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Obesity

50.0 mg, , 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Anti-Retroviral Agents

50.0 mg, , 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Antiretroviral Treatment-Naïve

50.0 mg, , 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Biktarvy.

Common Biktarvy Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The excretion of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Bictegravir.

Procainamide

Major

The excretion of Procainamide can be decreased when combined with Bictegravir.

Topotecan

Major

The excretion of Topotecan can be decreased when combined with Bictegravir.

Acyclovir

Minor

The excretion of Acyclovir can be decreased when combined with Bictegravir.

Cefradine

Minor

The excretion of Cefradine can be decreased when combined with Bictegravir.

Biktarvy Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The exact toxic dose of tenofovir alafenamide is unknown, so close monitoring of vital signs is necessary in cases of overdose. Tenofovir can be removed from the bloodstream by hemodialysis. Research has only been conducted on tenofovir disoproxil, which was reported to cause liver tumors in female mice that had long-term exposure to high doses. Tenofovir alafenamide has not been linked to any mutagenic effects and does not appear to harm fertility.

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

55 active clinical trials are currently underway to investigate the potential of Biktarvy to treat conditions without necessitating CYP3A inhibitors, Chronic Hepatitis B and tenofovir.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

HIV

39 Actively Recruiting

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

Anti-Retroviral Agents

0 Actively Recruiting

treatment failure

0 Actively Recruiting

Antiretroviral Treatment-Naïve

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

Biktarvy Reviews: What are patients saying about Biktarvy?

5

Patient Review

11/8/2019

Biktarvy for HIV

I started taking this two weeks ago with zero side effects. My D# was 402 and should be way above that soon. 11/8/19

5

Patient Review

10/22/2018

Biktarvy for HIV

I started taking biktarvy 1.5 months ago when I was diagnosed positive my viral load was 78600 copies and my CD4 was 60 I had another test a little over one month after I began taking biktarvy my viral load dropped to 80 copies and my CD4 went up to 346. I along with my doctor was amazed on how fast it reacted in my body I feel 100% better and put about 23 lbs on engery levels are back to normal and I have so far seen any side effects. I couldnâ??t be more happier of the results !

5

Patient Review

5/4/2019

Biktarvy for HIV

I was diagnosed with HIV and my viral load was incredibly high. My CD4 levels were also very low. I started taking this medication and it turned things around for me. It's been a life-saving treatment for sure.

5

Patient Review

2/1/2019

Biktarvy for HIV

Biktarvy has really helped me be able to eat and sleep better. It's great that I only have to take one pill a day too!

5

Patient Review

12/15/2020

Biktarvy for HIV

I've been managing my HIV diagnosis since 1991 and this is by far the best medication I've taken. No side effects whatsoever.

4

Patient Review

2/20/2021

Biktarvy for HIV

I was diagnosed with HIV in 2003 and AIDS in 2005, but I fortunately made a full recovery. Since then, my doctor has had me take many different medications for the virus. Some have caused side effects and some haven't, but this one doesn't seem to have any negative effects on me whatsoever. I actually take it at night to avoid feeling fatigued during the day, and so far so good!

3

Patient Review

9/17/2022

Biktarvy for HIV

I was diagnosed in 2017 and started Biktarvy 8 months ago. Iâ??ve experienced an incredible fatigue and an intense depression with suicidal ideation. Iâ??ve never experienced such a mood before.

1

Patient Review

10/12/2019

Biktarvy for HIV

My cousin was taking this for a few months when he started to experience changes in his mood, thoughts, and dreams. When he told his doctor about these changes, they brushed it off. Four days after that appointment, he killed himself. If you notice any similar changes in yourself or someone you know while taking this drug, please seek help immediately.
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Patient Q&A Section about biktarvy

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

What is the monthly cost of Biktarvy?

"BIKTARVY typically costs between $4 and $9 per month, although the list price is $3,584. Some state Medicaid programs offer even lower co-pays."

Answered by AI

Is Biktarvy a high risk medication?

"Biktarvy may have serious consequences, including lactic acidosis, liver problems, new or worsening kidney problems, and drug interactions."

Answered by AI

Does Biktarvy make you undetectable?

"If you are an adult who is replacing your current treatment with BIKTARVY, it can help you to stay undetectable and maintain your CD4 T-cell count. However, before taking BIKTARVY, you must meet certain requirements that your healthcare provider will determine."

Answered by AI

What is Biktarvy used for?

"BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in certain adults that also comes with an important warning on hepatitis b infection. BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Biktarvy

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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) (+12 Sites)

Medical Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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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
Waitlist Available

UCSF Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

Craig Cohen, MD, MPH

Osel, Inc.

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DV700P-RNA + DV701B1.1-RNA for HIV

18 - 55
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This is a phase 1, first-in-human (FIH) trial for two vaccines, DV700P-RNA and DV701B1.1-RNA. This means it is the first time these study products are being tested in people. The purpose of this study is to see if the study products are safe, if people are able to take them without becoming too uncomfortable, and how a person's immune system responds to them (a person's immune system protects them from infections and disease). Forty-five volunteers without HIV and in overall good health, aged 18 to 55 years, will be enrolled and be in this study for about 16 months (about 12 visits), Study procedures will include blood draws, injections, and the collection of white blood cells and cells from their lymph nodes.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

University of Alabama Medical Center (Site ID: 31788) (+11 Sites)

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Alcohol Consumption in People with HIV

18+
All Sexes
Syracuse, NY

Alcohol consumption is a critical factor in HIV treatment that significantly contributes to poor treatment-related outcomes. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of alcohol interventions for people with HIV (PWH) have had limited success, perhaps due to an increasingly recognized co-morbitity of co-occurring hazardous alcohol use and other mental health-related problems among PWH. This has necessitated a shift in the literature towards trans-diagnostic approaches that target core psychological processes that underlie multiple mental health-related problems. One trans-diagnostic mechanism that is relevant to alcohol and other substance use is experiential avoidance (EA)- i.e., repeated, and maladaptive, use of substances and/or other behaviors to escape or avoid unwanted thoughts, feelings, and/or urges. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) targets EA and is an empirically supported treatment for multiple psychological and behavioral health-related outcomes; however there have not been any full-scale RCTs of ACT for alcohol use among any population, including PWH. The investigators recently adapted a telephone-delivered ACT intervention originally developed for smoking cessation, into an intervention for PWH who drink at unhealthy levels (NIH/NIAAA; R34AA026246). This six-session, telephone-delivered ACT intervention for alcohol use showed high feasibility and acceptability in a pilot RCT conducted by our team. The overall objective of this application is therefore to determine if ACT can significantly reduce alcohol use and comorbid symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among adult PWH who drink at unhealthy levels. The specific aims are: To determine the relative efficacy of ACT, compared to BI, for reducing alcohol use among PWH (Aim 1) and to determine if ACT has an effect on trans-diagnostic processes that in turn affect alcohol use and other psychological and functional outcomes (Aim 2). The investigators will accomplish these aims by: conducting a remote, RCT in which the investigators randomly assign 300 PWH who drink at unhealthy levels to either the ACT intervention the investigators developed (n = 150), or a BI intervention (n = 150) previously shown to reduce alcohol use among PWH. The investigators will assess alcohol-related outcomes-via self-report and a biomarker- at baseline, post-treatment (7 weeks post-baseline), and again 3-, 6-, and 12-months post-randomization. The investigators will also measure EA to determine if it mediates treatment effects for alcohol use and other psychological and functional outcomes, measured at all timepoints.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Syracuse University

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GS-1720 + GS-4182 for HIV

18+
All Sexes
West Hollywood, CA

The goal of this clinical study is to learn more about the experimental drugs GS-1720 (an oral, long-acting integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)) and GS-4182 (a prodrug of Lenacapavir (LEN)); to compare the combination of GS-1720 and GS-4182 with the current standard-of-care treatment bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) (Biktarvy), to see if the combination of GS-1720 and GS-4182 is safe and if it works for treating human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in treatment-naive people with HIV-1 (PWH). This study has two phases: Phase 2 and Phase 3. The primary objectives of this study are: Phase 2: To evaluate the efficacy of oral weekly GS-1720 coadministered with GS-4182 versus continuing Biktarvy (BVY) in treatment-naive PWH at Week 24. Phase 3: To evaluate the efficacy of oral weekly GS-1720/GS-4182 fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablet regimen versus continuing BVY in treatment-naive PWH at Week 48.

Phase 2 & 3
Waitlist Available

Mills Clinical Research (+25 Sites)

Gilead Study Director

Gilead Sciences

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