Descovy

Antiretroviral Therapy, HIV test negative, HIV Infections + 12 more

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Descovy

What is Descovy

Emtricitabine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Emtricitabine is an antiviral medicine used to treat HIV infection in adults. It is also combined with tenofovir alafenamide for the prevention of HIV-1 infection in adolescents and adults at high risk. The drug works by blocking HIV reverse transcriptase, which stops HIV from turning its RNA into DNA. Approved by the FDA in 2003, Emtricitabine is a type of drug called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI).

Emtriva

is the brand name

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Descovy Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Emtriva

Emtricitabine

2003

131

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Emtricitabine, also called Emtriva, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses including HIV and adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg .

HIV

Helps manage Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection

adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg

Effectiveness

How Descovy Affects Patients

Emtricitabine stops the virus that causes HIV from making more copies of itself. It is taken once per day, making it a long-lasting drug. Those taking it should be aware of the risks of lactic acidosis and liver problems.

How Descovy works in the body

Emtricitabine is a special compound that stops the HIV virus from replicating itself. This is accomplished by blocking the HIV reverse transcriptase enzyme from forming new DNA strands. Without new strands, the virus cannot make copies of itself and its spread is stopped. This lowers the amount of virus in the body and helps reduce symptoms.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dose of Descovy is contingent upon the diagnosed situation, including HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) and HIV Transmission. The quantity of dosage fluctuates as per the technique of delivery detailed in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Antiretroviral Therapy

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

HIV test negative

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

HIV Infections

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

HIV

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

HIV

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

HIV Transmission

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

Anti-Retroviral Agents

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

HIV

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

not requiring CYP3A inhibitors

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

treatment failure

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

Obesity

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

Obesity

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

Obesity

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

Sexual Behavior

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution

Warnings

Descovy Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

HIV

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Emtricitabine may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Descovy.

Common Descovy Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

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

Procainamide

Major

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

Topotecan

Major

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

Cefradine

Minor

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

Estrone sulfate

Minor

The excretion of Estrone sulfate can be decreased when combined with Emtricitabine.

Descovy Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of emtricitabine is not known. If someone takes too much emtricitabine, they may experience liver damage and build up of lactic acid. Treatment for overdose includes supportive care and dialysis.

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

172 active clinical trials are currently assessing the potential of Descovy to treat HIV, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) in both adults and children weighing a minimum of 17 kg.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

HIV

149 Actively Recruiting

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

Sexual Behavior

10 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4

HIV Infections

0 Actively Recruiting

Anti-Retroviral Agents

0 Actively Recruiting

treatment failure

0 Actively Recruiting

adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV Transmission

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

Antiretroviral Therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

not requiring CYP3A inhibitors

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV test negative

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV

40 Actively Recruiting

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

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

Descovy Reviews: What are patients saying about Descovy?

5

Patient Review

12/8/2017

Descovy for HIV

I was really impressed with this medication. I experienced some weight gain and occasional headaches, but on the whole it was a great experience.

5

Patient Review

9/22/2016

Descovy for HIV

I felt a bit nauseous in the morning.

5

Patient Review

4/24/2017

Descovy for HIV

I really enjoy taking this medication because I don't experience any negative side effects like weight gain. Additionally, it keeps my levels stable which is great.

4.3

Patient Review

10/29/2019

Descovy for HIV

I experienced some discomfort and nausea during the first couple weeks of taking this medication, but it has since evened out. I've also noticed a change in my skin color, which is an unexpected but not unwelcome side effect.

3.7

Patient Review

8/6/2021

Descovy for HIV Infection Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

I've been on this medication for nine days now. It's caused a bit of headaches and rapid heartbeat at times; however, I'm going to give it another week or two before making any decisions about discontinuing use.

3

Patient Review

6/3/2021

Descovy for HIV

I found Truvada much better as it had no noticeable side effects and was easy to take. Descovy, on the other hand, made me dizzy and out of sorts (restless and slightly depressed mood). I'd rather put up with osteoporosis from Truvada than feel like this.
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Patient Q&A Section about descovy

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

What is Descovy medication for?

"Descovy was approved by the FDA in 2016 to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients in combination with other antiretoviral drugs."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between Truvada and Descovy?

"Descovy contains a form of tenofovir called tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) while Truvada contains the original form of tenofovir as tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is Descovy?

"Descovy is a medication used to treat HIV. It combines two antiretroviral drugs, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide, in one pill that is taken once a day along with another antiretroviral drug. Descovy comes in two different forms."

Answered by AI

Who needs to take Descovy?

"The medication Descovy is approved by doctors to be used as a preventative measure against HIV infection for adults and adolescents* who weigh at least 35 kilograms (kg), or about 77 pounds (lb). This medication is to be used by people who are at risk for contracting HIV, but do not already have the virus. Before starting to take Descovy for this purpose, you will need to get tested for HIV by a doctor."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Descovy

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Treatment for HIV/AIDS

18+
All Sexes
Newark, NJ

One in four older persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) report at least one suicide attempt in their lifetime, and the risk for death by suicide is 100 times higher in PLWHA than in the general population. Currently, there are no behavioral interventions that specifically address suicide prevention for older PLWHA, despite their unique biopsychosocial and structural risk factors. Through this work, investigators will adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based intervention for suicide prevention, for patients with PLWHA to be delivered by an AI-powered conversational Agent developed by our industry partner, Empower Health. Investigators will then pilot test the feasibility, usability, acceptability and preliminary efficacy to improve self-efficacy to manage negative emotions in n=50 older adults living with HIV/AIDS.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

New Jersey Community Research Initiative (+1 Sites)

Elissa Kozlov, PhD

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Prevention

18+
All Sexes
Washington D.C., United States

This project will explore the development of a personalized decision support tool to assist with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation and persistence among patients identified in the emergency department (ED) and urgent care settings as PrEP eligible. First, the investigators will use a sequence of validated implementation science methodologies to develop and validate a decision support tool designed to optimize PrEP persistence by strengthening self-efficacy by addressing the multifaceted medical and social needs of the individual patient. The investigators will then test the preliminary effectiveness of this tool through a pilot stepped wedge implementation trial in two EDs and an urgent care in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC among 120 PrEP eligible patients to determine PrEP initiation, linkage to care, persistence, and adherence rates.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

George Washington University Emergency Department (+1 Sites)

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Behavioral vs Mindfulness Treatments for Insomnia in HIV

50 - 99
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a telephone-delivered Brief Behavioral Treatment Insomnia (BBTI) versus a Brief Mindfulness Treatment (BMT) on cognitive and sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed cognitive comes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What is the association between Alzheimer's Disease biomarkers and sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with HIV receiving BBTI vs BMT? Participants will: * Complete 4 weeks of telephone-delivered BBTI or BMT * Attend baseline, post-intervention, and 1-year post in-person visits for sleep and cognitive assessments * Have blood collected at all three time points

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (+1 Sites)

Dr. Shameka L Cody, PhD, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

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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) (+5 Sites)

Medical Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Treatment

18+
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

This study is testing software designed to help healthcare providers choose the best HIV treatment combinations for their patients. HIV medicines, known as antiretroviral therapy (ART), can be complex to manage because the right regimen depends on many factors-such as drug resistance, other health conditions, and medication schedules. Many people with HIV are cared for by general clinicians who may not have access to HIV specialists, which can make treatment decisions more challenging. In this study, healthcare providers will use patient cases to compare standard HIV treatment resources with a new clinical decision support tool that gives evidence-based ART recommendations at the point of care. The investigators hypothesize that using the tool will help providers select treatment plans that better match clinical guidelines, make decisions faster, reduce mental effort, and increase overall satisfaction with the prescribing process.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Los Angeles General Medical Center

Hayoun Lee, PhD

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MGD020 + MGD014 for HIV

18 - 65
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This research study aims to find out how safe and well tolerated the experimental study drugs are when given to persons with HIV (PWH) taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study treatments are MGD014 and MGD020, which are two antibodies developed specifically for HIV, and Vorinostat, an oral medication to help expose HIV in cells to the antibodies. The study will measure the impact of study treatment on non-active HIV in cells, and how long MGD014 and MGD020 stay in the body after they are given. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. All participants receive MGD014 and MGD020, given sequentially as infusions through an IV for 4 doses. Participants in one group (group A) receive only MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in another group (group B) will stop taking their ART therapy for up to 8 weeks (a temporary treatment interruption (TTI)) while receiving MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in the third group (group C) receive Vorinostat in addition to MGD014 and MGD020. Total time of participation is about 8 months and involves 13 or 18 visits, depending on group assignment.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of North Carolina

Cynthia L. Gay, MD

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