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

40 Actively Recruiting

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

virologically-suppressed

0 Actively Recruiting

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

9 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1

HIV

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

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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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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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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SGLT2 Inhibitors for Metabolic Diseases

45 - 75
Female
Boston, MA

Women with HIV have an increased risk of having a myocardial infarction (heart attack) as compared to women without HIV. One of the mechanisms underlying the increased risk of myocardial infarction among women with HIV may involve reduced ability to increase blood flow through large and small coronary arteries at times when increased flow of oxygen-carrying blood is needed. We are conducting a study randomizing women with HIV and either diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or both to health education alone or to health education plus referral to see either an Endocrinologist or a Nephrologist in a subspecialty clinic for consideration of treatment with medication in a class known as sodium glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. SGLT2 inhibitors are clinically approved for use in patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease but have been shown to be underutilized in people with HIV. One of our key analytic aims will be to test if SGLT2 inhibitor therapy results in improved blood flow through the large and small coronary arteries among women with HIV and either diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or both but who have no history of myocardial infarction. A second aim will be to test if subspecialty clinic referral (with or without SGLT2 inhibitor therapy prescription) results in improved blood flow through the large and small coronary arteries among the same group.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Massachusetts General Hospital

Markella V Zanni, MD

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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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