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Warning: Lactic Acidosis/severe Hepatomegaly With Steatosis, Post Treatment Acute Exacerbation Of Hepatitis B, And Risk Of Drug Resistance With Use Of Truvada For Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (prep) In Undiagnosed Early Hiv-1 Infection
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Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs, including VIREAD, a component of TRUVADA. (
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TRUVADA is not approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV who have discontinued TRUVADA. Therefore, hepatic function should be monitored closely in HBV-infected patients who discontinue TRUVADA. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. (
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TRUVADA used for a PrEP indication must only be prescribed to individuals confirmed to be HIV-negative immediately prior to initial use and periodically during use. Drug-resistant HIV-1 variants have been identified with the use of TRUVADA for a PrEP indication following undetected acute HIV-1 infection. Do not initiate TRUVADA for a PrEP indication if signs or symptoms of acute HIV infection are present unless negative infection status is confirmed. (
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Warning: Lactic Acidosis/severe Hepatomegaly With Steatosis, Post Treatment Acute Exacerbation Of Hepatitis B, And Risk Of Drug Resistance With Use Of Truvada For Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (prep) In Undiagnosed Early Hiv-1 Infection
Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs, including VIREAD, a component of TRUVADA, in combination with other antiretrovirals [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .
TRUVADA is not approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and the safety and efficacy of TRUVADA have not been established in patients coinfected with HBV and HIV-1. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are coinfected with HBV and HIV-1 and have discontinued TRUVADA. Therefore, hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who are infected with HBV and discontinue TRUVADA. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] .
TRUVADA used for a PrEP indication must only be prescribed to individuals confirmed to be HIV-negative immediately prior to initiating and periodically (at least every 3 months) during use. Drug-resistant HIV-1 variants have been identified with use of TRUVADA for a PrEP indication following undetected acute HIV-1 infection. Do not initiate TRUVADA for a PrEP indication if signs or symptoms of acute HIV-1 infection are present unless negative infection status is confirmed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] .
WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS/SEVERE HEPATOMEGALY WITH STEATOSIS, POST-TREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B, and RISK OF DRUG RESISTANCE WITH USE OF TRUVADA FOR PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PrEP) IN UNDIAGNOSED EARLY HIV-1 INFECTION
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- Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs, including VIREAD, a component of TRUVADA. (
5.1 )- TRUVADA is not approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV who have discontinued TRUVADA. Therefore, hepatic function should be monitored closely in HBV-infected patients who discontinue TRUVADA. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. (
5.2 )- TRUVADA used for a PrEP indication must only be prescribed to individuals confirmed to be HIV-negative immediately prior to initial use and periodically during use. Drug-resistant HIV-1 variants have been identified with the use of TRUVADA for a PrEP indication following undetected acute HIV-1 infection. Do not initiate TRUVADA for a PrEP indication if signs or symptoms of acute HIV infection are present unless negative infection status is confirmed. (
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Indications and Usage   Treatment of HIV-1 infection ( 1.1 )03/2016   Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )03/2016 Warnings and Precautions   Coadministration with Other Products ( 5.4 )03/2016
1 Indications And Usage
TRUVADA is a combination of EMTRIVA and VIREAD, both nucleoside analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
TRUVADA is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg. (1 )
TRUVADA is indicated in combination with safer sex practices for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in adults at high risk. (1 )
1.1Treatment of HIV-1 Infection
TRUVADA ®, a combination of EMTRIVA ® and VIREAD ®, is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg [see Dosage and Administration (2) and Clinical Studies (14)] .
The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with TRUVADA for the treatment of HIV-1 infection:The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with TRUVADA for the treatment of HIV-1 infection:
- It is not recommended that TRUVADA be used as a component of a triple nucleoside regimen.
- TRUVADA should not be coadministered with ATRIPLA ®, COMPLERA ®, EMTRIVA, GENVOYA ®, ODEFSEY ®, STRIBILD ®, VIREAD or lamivudine-containing products [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] .
- In treatment experienced patients, the use of TRUVADA should be guided by laboratory testing and treatment history [see Microbiology (12.4)] .
1.2Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
TRUVADA is indicated in combination with safer sex practices for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in adults at high risk. This indication is based on clinical trials in men who have sex with men (MSM) at high risk for HIV-1 infection and in heterosexual serodiscordant couples [see Clinical Studies (14.2, 14.3)] .
When considering TRUVADA for pre-exposure prophylaxis the following factors may help to identify individuals at high risk:
- has partner(s) known to be HIV-1 infected, or
- engages in sexual activity within a high prevalence area or social network and one or more of the following:
- inconsistent or no condom use
- diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
- exchange of sex for commodities (such as money, food, shelter, or drugs)
- use of illicit drugs or alcohol dependence
- incarceration
- partner(s) of unknown HIV-1 status with any of the factors uled above
When prescribing TRUVADA for pre-exposure prophylaxis, healthcare providers must:
- prescribe TRUVADA as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy because TRUVADA is not always effective in preventing the acquisition of HIV-1 infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] ;
- counsel all uninfected individuals to strictly adhere to the recommended TRUVADA dosing schedule because the effectiveness of TRUVADA in reducing the risk of acquiring HIV-1 was strongly correlated with adherence as demonstrated by measurable drug levels in clinical trials [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] ;
- confirm a negative HIV-1 test immediately prior to initiating TRUVADA for a PrEP indication. If clinical symptoms consistent with acute viral infection are present and recent (<1 month) exposures are suspected, delay starting PrEP for at least one month and reconfirm HIV-1 status or use a test approved by the FDA as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection, including acute or primary HIV-1 infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] ; and
- screen for HIV-1 infection at least once every 3 months while taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
2 Dosage And Administration
Treatment of HIV-1 Infection (2.1 )
- Recommended dose in adults and pediatric patients weighing greater than or equal to 35 kg: One TRUVADA tablet (containing 200 mg/300 mg of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) once daily taken orally with or without food. (
2.1 )- Recommended dose in pediatric patients weighing greater than or equal to 17 kg and able to swallow a whole tablet: one TRUVADA low strength tablet (100 mg/150 mg, 133 mg/200 mg, or 167 mg/250 mg based on body weight) once daily taken orally with or without food. (
2.2 )- Recommended dose in renally impaired HIV-1 infected adult patients: Creatinine clearance 30–49 mL/min: 1 tablet every 48 hours. (
2.4 ) CrCl below 30 mL/min or hemodialysis: Do not use TRUVADA. (2.4 )
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (2.3 )
- Recommended dose in HIV-1 uninfected adults: One tablet (containing 200 mg/300 mg of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) once daily taken orally with or without food. (
2.3 )- Recommended dose in renally impaired HIV-uninfected individuals: Do not use TRUVADA in HIV-uninfected individuals if CrCl is below 60 mL/min. If a decrease in CrCl is observed in uninfected individuals while using TRUVADA for PrEP, evaluate potential causes and re-assess potential risks and benefits of continued use. (
2.4 )2.1Recommended Dose for Treatment of HIV-1 Infection in Adults and Pediatric Patients Weighing 35 Kg or More
The recommended dose of TRUVADA in adults and in pediatric patients with body weight greater than or equal to 35 kg is one tablet (containing 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) once daily taken orally with or without food.
2.2Recommended Dose for Treatment of HIV-1 Infection in Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 17 kg and Able to Swallow a Whole Tablet
The recommended oral dose for pediatric patients weighing greater than or equal to 17 kg and who are able to swallow a whole tablet, is one TRUVADA low strength tablet (emtricitabine [FTC]/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate [TDF]) (167 mg/250 mg, 133 mg/200 mg, or 100 mg/150 mg based on body weight) taken orally once daily with or without food.
The recommended oral dosage of TRUVADA low strength tablets is presented in Table 1. Weight should be monitored periodically and the TRUVADA dose adjusted accordingly.
Table 1 Dosing for Pediatric Patients Weighing 17 kg to less than 35 kg using TRUVADA Low Strength Tablets Body Weight (kg) Dosing of FTC (mg)/TDF (mg) 17 to less than 22 one 100/150 tablet once daily 22 to less than 28 one 133/200 tablet once daily 28 to less than 35 one 167/250 tablet once daily 2.3Recommended Dose for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
The dose of TRUVADA in HIV-1 uninfected adults is one tablet (containing 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) once daily taken orally with or without food.
2.4Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment
Treatment of HIV-1 Infection
Significantly increased drug exposures occurred when EMTRIVA or VIREAD were administered to subjects with moderate to severe renal impairment [see EMTRIVA or VIREAD Package Insert]. Therefore, adjust the dosing interval of TRUVADA in HIV-1 infected adult patients with baseline creatinine clearance 30–49 mL/min using the recommendations in Table 2. These dosing interval recommendations are based on modeling of single-dose pharmacokinetic data in non-HIV infected subjects. The safety and effectiveness of these dosing interval adjustment recommendations have not been clinically evaluated in patients with moderate renal impairment, therefore clinical response to treatment and renal function should be closely monitored in these patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .
No dose adjustment is necessary for HIV-1 infected patients with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance 50–80 mL/min). No data are available to make dose recommendations in pediatric patients with renal impairment.
Table 2 Dosage Adjustment for HIV-1 Infected Adult Patients with Altered Creatinine Clearance Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) Calculated using ideal (lean) body weight ≥50 30–49 <30 (Including Patients Requiring Hemodialysis) Recommended Dosing Interval Every 24 hours Every 48 hours TRUVADA should not be administered.
Routine monitoring of estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose, and urine protein should be performed in all individuals with mild renal impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
Do not use TRUVADA for a PrEP indication in HIV-1 uninfected individuals with estimated creatinine clearance below 60 mL/min [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .
Routine monitoring of estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose, and urine protein should be performed in all individuals with mild renal impairment. If a decrease in estimated creatinine clearance is observed in uninfected individuals while using TRUVADA for PrEP, evaluate potential causes and re-assess potential risks and benefits of continued use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .
3dosage Forms And Strengths
TRUVADA tablets are available in four dose strengths:
- Tablet: 100 mg of emtricitabine and 150 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 123 mg of tenofovir disoproxil): blue, oval-shaped, film-coated, debossed with "GSI" on one side and with "703" on the other side.
- Tablet: 133 mg of emtricitabine and 200 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 163 mg of tenofovir disoproxil): blue, rectangular-shaped, film-coated, debossed with "GSI" on one side and with "704" on the other side.
- Tablet: 167 mg of emtricitabine and 250 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 204 mg of tenofovir disoproxil): blue, modified capsule-shaped, film-coated, debossed with "GSI" on one side and with "705" on the other side.
- Tablet: 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil): blue, capsule-shaped, film-coated, debossed with "GILEAD" on one side and with "701" on the other side.
Tablets: 200 mg/300 mg, 167 mg/250 mg, 133 mg/200 mg, and 100 mg/150 mg of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, respectively. (3 )
4 Contraindications
Do not use TRUVADA for pre-exposure prophylaxis in individuals with unknown or positive HIV-1 status. TRUVADA should be used in HIV-infected patients only in combination with other antiretroviral agents.
Do not use TRUVADA for pre-exposure prophylaxis in individuals with unknown or positive HIV-1 status. TRUVADA should be used in HIV-infected patients only in combination with other antiretroviral agents. (4 )
5 Warnings And Precautions
- New onset or worsening renal impairment: Can include acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome. Assess estimated creatinine clearance before initiating treatment with TRUVADA. In patients at risk for renal dysfunction, assess estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose and urine protein before initiating treatment with TRUVADA and periodically during treatment. Avoid administering Truvada with concurrent or recent use of nephrotoxic drugs. (
5.3 )- Coadministration with Other Products: Do not use with drugs containing emtricitabine, tenofovir alafenamide or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate including ATRIPLA, COMPLERA, EMTRIVA, GENVOYA, ODEFSEY, STRIBILD, VIREAD; or with drugs containing lamivudine. Do not administer in combination with HEPSERA. (
5.4 )- Decreases in bone mineral density (BMD): Consider assessment of BMD in patients with a history of pathologic fracture or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss. (
5.5 )- Redistribution/accumulation of body fat: Observed in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. (
5.6 )- Immune reconstitution syndrome: May necessitate further evaluation and treatment. (
5.7 )- Triple nucleoside-only regimens: Early virologic failure has been reported in HIV-infected patients. Monitor carefully and consider treatment modification. (
5.8 )- Comprehensive management to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1: Use as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy including other prevention measures; strictly adhere to dosing schedule. (
5.9 )- Management to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1 drug resistance:
Prior to initiating TRUVADA for PrEP - if clinical symptoms consistent with acute viral infection are present and recent (<1 month) exposures are suspected, delay starting PrEP for at least one month and reconfirm negative HIV-1 status or use a test approved by the FDA as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection, including acute or primary HIV-1 infection.
While using TRUVADA for PrEP - HIV-1 screening tests should be repeated at least every 3 months. (5.9 )
5.1Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis
Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs, including VIREAD, a component of TRUVADA, in combination with other antiretrovirals. A majority of these cases have been in women. Obesity and prolonged nucleoside exposure may be risk factors. Particular caution should be exercised when administering nucleoside analogs to any patient or uninfected individual with known risk factors for liver disease; however, cases have also been reported in HIV-1 infected patients with no known risk factors. Treatment with TRUVADA should be suspended in any patient or uninfected individual who develops clinical or laboratory findings suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity (which may include hepatomegaly and steatosis even in the absence of marked transaminase elevations).
5.2HBV Infection
It is recommended that all individuals be tested for the presence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) before initiating TRUVADA. TRUVADA is not approved for the treatment of chronic HBV infection and the safety and efficacy of TRUVADA have not been established in patients infected with HBV. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are coinfected with HBV and HIV-1 and have discontinued TRUVADA. In some patients infected with HBV and treated with EMTRIVA, the exacerbations of hepatitis B were associated with liver decompensation and liver failure. Patients who are infected with HBV should be closely monitored with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months after stopping treatment with TRUVADA. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. HBV-uninfected individuals should be offered vaccination.
5.3New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment
Emtricitabine and tenofovir are principally eliminated by the kidney. Renal impairment, including cases of acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome (renal tubular injury with severe hypophosphatemia), has been reported with the use of VIREAD [see Adverse Reactions (6.3)] .
It is recommended that estimated creatinine clearance be assessed in all individuals prior to initiating therapy and as clinically appropriate during therapy with TRUVADA. In patients at risk of renal dysfunction, including patients who have previously experienced renal events while receiving HEPSERA ®, it is recommended that estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose, and urine protein be assessed prior to initiation of TRUVADA, and periodically during TRUVADA therapy.
TRUVADA should be avoided with concurrent or recent use of a nephrotoxic agent (e.g., high-dose or multiple non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)) [see Drug Interactions (7.4)] . Cases of acute renal failure after initiation of high dose or multiple NSAIDs have been reported in HIV-infected patients with risk factors for renal dysfunction who appeared stable on tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF). Some patients required hospitalization and renal replacement therapy. Alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered, if needed, in patients at risk for renal dysfunction.
Persistent or worsening bone pain, pain in extremities, fractures and/or muscular pain or weakness may be manifestations of proximal renal tubulopathy and should prompt an evaluation of renal function in at-risk patients.
Treatment of HIV-1 Infection
Dosing interval adjustment of TRUVADA and close monitoring of renal function are recommended in all patients with estimated creatinine clearance 30–49 mL/min [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] . No safety or efficacy data are available in patients with renal impairment who received TRUVADA using these dosing guidelines, so the potential benefit of TRUVADA therapy should be assessed against the potential risk of renal toxicity. TRUVADA should not be administered to patients with estimated creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min or patients requiring hemodialysis.
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
TRUVADA for a PrEP indication should not be used if estimated creatinine clearance is less than 60 mL/min. If a decrease in estimated creatinine clearance is observed in uninfected individuals while using TRUVADA for PrEP, evaluate potential causes and re-assess potential risks and benefits of continued use [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] .
5.4Coadministration with Other Products
TRUVADA is a fixed-dose combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Do not coadminister TRUVADA with other drugs containing emtricitabine or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, or containing tenofovir alafenamide, including ATRIPLA, COMPLERA, EMTRIVA, GENVOYA, ODEFSEY, STRIBILD, or VIREAD. Due to similarities between emtricitabine and lamivudine, do not coadminister TRUVADA with other drugs containing lamivudine, including Combivir (lamivudine/zidovudine), Dutrebis (lamivudine/raltegravir) , Epivir or Epivir-HBV (lamivudine), Epzicom (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine), Triumeq (abacavir sulfate/dolutegravir/lamivudine), or Trizivir (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine/zidovudine).
Do not coadminister TRUVADA with HEPSERA (adefovir dipivoxil) Do not coadminister TRUVADA with HEPSERA (adefovir dipivoxil) .
5.5Bone Effects of Tenofovir DF
Bone Mineral Density:
In clinical trials in HIV-1 infected adults and in a clinical trial of HIV-1 uninfected individuals, tenofovir DF was associated with slightly greater decreases in bone mineral density (BMD) and increases in biochemical markers of bone metabolism, suggesting increased bone turnover relative to comparators [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) and VIREAD prescribing information ]. Serum parathyroid hormone levels and 1,25 Vitamin D levels were also higher in subjects receiving tenofovir DF.
Clinical trials evaluating tenofovir DF in pediatric and adolescent subjects were conducted. Under normal circumstances, BMD increases rapidly in pediatric patients. In HIV-1 infected subjects aged 2 years to less than 18 years, bone effects were similar to those observed in adult subjects and suggest increased bone turnover. Total body BMD gain was less in the tenofovir DF treated HIV-1 infected pediatric subjects as compared to the control groups. Similar trends were observed in chronic hepatitis B infected adolescent subjects aged 12 years to less than 18 years. In all pediatric trials, skeletal growth (height) appeared to be unaffected. For more information, consult the VIREAD prescribing information.
The effects of tenofovir DF-associated changes in BMD and biochemical markers on long-term bone health and future fracture risk are unknown. Assessment of BMD should be considered for adult and pediatric patients who have a history of pathologic bone fracture or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss. Although the effect of supplementation with calcium and vitamin D was not studied, such supplementation may be beneficial. If bone abnormalities are suspected then appropriate consultation should be obtained.
Mineralization Defects:
Cases of osteomalacia associated with proximal renal tubulopathy, manifested as bone pain or pain in extremities and which may contribute to fractures, have been reported in association with the use of tenofovir DF [see Adverse Reactions (6.3)] . Arthralgias and muscle pain or weakness have also been reported in cases of proximal renal tubulopathy. Hypophosphatemia and osteomalacia secondary to proximal renal tubulopathy should be considered in patients at risk of renal dysfunction who present with persistent or worsening bone or muscle symptoms while receiving products containing tenofovir DF [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
5.6Fat Redistribution
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat including central obesity, dorsocervical fat enlargement (buffalo hump), peripheral wasting, facial wasting, breast enlargement, and "cushingoid appearance" have been observed in HIV-1 infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. The mechanism and long-term consequences of these events are currently unknown. A causal relationship has not been established.
5.7Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in HIV-1 infected patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including TRUVADA. During the initial phase of combination antiretroviral treatment, HIV-1 infected patients whose immune system responds may develop an inflammatory response to indolent or residual opportunistic infections [such as Mycobacterium avium infection, cytomegalovirus, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP), or tuberculosis], which may necessitate further evaluation and treatment.
Autoimmune disorders (such as Graves' disease, polymyositis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome) have also been reported to occur in the setting of immune reconstitution, however, the time to onset is more variable, and can occur many months after initiation of treatment.
5.8Early Virologic Failure
Clinical trials in HIV-1 infected subjects have demonstrated that certain regimens that only contain three nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI) are generally less effective than triple drug regimens containing two NRTIs in combination with either a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor or a HIV-1 protease inhibitor. In particular, early virologic failure and high rates of resistance substitutions have been reported. Triple nucleoside regimens should therefore be used with caution. Patients on a therapy utilizing a triple nucleoside-only regimen should be carefully monitored and considered for treatment modification.
5.9Comprehensive Management to Reduce the Risk of Acquiring HIV-1
Use TRUVADA for pre-exposure prophylaxis only as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy that includes other prevention measures, such as safer sex practices, because TRUVADA is not always effective in preventing the acquisition of HIV-1 [see Clinical Studies (14.2 and 14.3)] .
- Counsel uninfected individuals about safer sex practices that include consistent and correct use of condoms, knowledge of their HIV-1 status and that of their partner(s), and regular testing for other sexually transmitted infections that can facilitate HIV-1 transmission (such as syphilis and gonorrhea).
- Inform uninfected individuals about and support their efforts in reducing sexual risk behavior.
Use TRUVADA to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1 only in individuals confirmed to be HIV-negative. HIV-1 resistance substitutions may emerge in individuals with undetected HIV-1 infection who are taking only TRUVADA, because TRUVADA alone does not constitute a complete treatment regimen for HIV-1 treatment [see Microbiology (12.4)] ; therefore, care should be taken to minimize drug exposure in HIV-infected individuals.
- Many HIV-1 tests, such as rapid tests, detect anti-HIV antibodies and may not identify HIV-1 during the acute stage of infection. Prior to initiating TRUVADA for a PrEP indication, evaluate seronegative individuals for current or recent signs or symptoms consistent with acute viral infections (e.g., fever, fatigue, myalgia, skin rash, etc.) and ask about potential exposure events (e.g., unprotected, or condom broke during sex with an HIV-1 infected partner) that may have occurred within the last month.
- If clinical symptoms consistent with acute viral infection are present and recent (<1 month) exposures are suspected, delay starting PrEP for at least one month and reconfirm HIV-1 status or use a test approved by the FDA as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection, including acute or primary HIV-1 infection.
- While using TRUVADA for a PrEP indication, HIV-1 screening tests should be repeated at least every 3 months. If symptoms consistent with acute HIV-1 infection develop following a potential exposure event, PrEP should be discontinued until negative infection status is confirmed using a test approved by the FDA as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1, including acute or primary HIV-1 infection.
Counsel uninfected individuals to strictly adhere to the recommended TRUVADA dosing schedule. The effectiveness of TRUVADA in reducing the risk of acquiring HIV-1 is strongly correlated with adherence as demonstrated by measurable drug levels in clinical trials [see Clinical Studies (14.2 and 14.3)] .
6 Adverse Reactions
The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling:
- Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .
- Severe Acute Exacerbations of hepatitis B [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] .
- New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .
- Bone Effects of Tenofovir DF [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] .
- Immune Reconstitution Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] .
In HIV-1 infected patients, the most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%) are diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, headache, dizziness, depression, insomnia, abnormal dreams, and rash. (6.1 )
In HIV-1 uninfected individuals in PrEP trials, adverse reactions that were reported by more than 2% of TRUVADA subjects and more frequently than by placebo subjects were headache, abdominal pain and weight decreased. (6.2 )
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Gilead Sciences, Inc. at 1-800-445-3235 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
6.1Adverse Reactions from Clinical Trials Experience in HIV-1 Infected Subjects
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Clinical Trials in Adult Subjects
The most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, any severity) occurring in Study 934, an active-controlled clinical trial of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, include diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, headache, dizziness, depression, insomnia, abnormal dreams, and rash. See also Table 3 for the frequency of treatment-emergent adverse reactions (Grades 2–4) occurring in greater than or equal to 5% of subjects treated in any treatment group in this trial.
Skin discoloration, manifested by hyperpigmentation on the palms and/or soles, was generally mild and asymptomatic. The mechanism and clinical significance are unknown.
Study 934 - Treatment Emergent Adverse Reactions: In Study 934, 511 antiretroviral-naïve subjects received either VIREAD + EMTRIVA administered in combination with efavirenz (N=257) or zidovudine/lamivudine administered in combination with efavirenz (N=254) for 144 weeks. Subjects had a mean age of 40 years (range 20 to 73 years) and were predominantly male (88%). Overall, 65% were White, 17% were Black, and 13% were Hispanic. Adverse reactions observed in this trial were generally consistent with those seen in other trials in treatment-experienced or treatment-naïve subjects receiving VIREAD and/or EMTRIVA (Table 3).
Table 3 Selected Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions Frequencies of adverse reactions are based on all treatment-emergent adverse events, regardless of relationship to study drug. (Grades 2–4) Reported in ≥5% in Any Treatment Group in Study 934 (0–144 Weeks)FTC+TDF+EFV From Weeks 96 to 144 of the trial, subjects received TRUVADA with efavirenz in place of VIREAD + EMTRIVA with efavirenz. AZT/3TC+EFV N=257 N=254 Gastrointestinal Disorder   Diarrhea 9% 5%   Nausea 9% 7%   Vomiting 2% 5% General Disorders and Administration Site Condition   Fatigue 9% 8% Infections and Infestations   Sinusitis 8% 4%   Upper respiratory tract infections 8% 5%   Nasopharyngitis 5% 3% Nervous System Disorders   Headache 6% 5%   Dizziness 8% 7% Psychiatric Disorders   Depression 9% 7%   Insomnia 5% 7% Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders   Rash event Rash event includes rash, exfoliative rash, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash pruritic, and rash vesicular. 7% 9%
Laboratory Abnormalities: Laboratory abnormalities observed in this trial were generally consistent with those seen in other trials of VIREAD and/or EMTRIVA (Table 4).
Table 4 Significant Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥1% of Subjects in Any Treatment Group in Study 934 (0–144 Weeks) FTC+TDF+EFV From Weeks 96 to 144 of the trial, subjects received TRUVADA with efavirenz in place of VIREAD + EMTRIVA with efavirenz. AZT/3TC+EFV N=257 N=254 Any ≥ Grade 3 Laboratory Abnormality 30% 26% Fasting Cholesterol (>240 mg/dL) 22% 24% Creatine Kinase (M: >990 U/L) (F: >845 U/L) 9% 7% Serum Amylase (>175 U/L) 8% 4% Alkaline Phosphatase (>550 U/L) 1% 0% AST (M: >180 U/L) (F: >170 U/L) 3% 3% ALT (M: >215 U/L) (F: >170 U/L) 2% 3% Hemoglobin (<8.0 mg/dL) 0% 4% Hyperglycemia (>250 mg/dL) 2% 1% Hematuria (>75 RBC/HPF) 3% 2% Glycosuria (≥3+) <1% 1% Neutrophils (<750/mm 3) 3% 5% Fasting Triglycerides (>750 mg/dL) 4% 2%
In addition to the events described above for Study 934, other adverse reactions that occurred in at least 5% of subjects receiving EMTRIVA or VIREAD with other antiretroviral agents in clinical trials include anxiety, arthralgia, increased cough, dyspepsia, fever, myalgia, pain, abdominal pain, back pain, paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy (including peripheral neuritis and neuropathy), pneumonia, and rhinitis.
In addition to the laboratory abnormalities described above for Study 934, Grades 3–4 laboratory abnormalities of increased bilirubin (>2.5 × ULN), increased pancreatic amylase (>2.0 × ULN), increased or decreased serum glucose (<40 or >250 mg/dL), and increased serum lipase (>2.0 × ULN) occurred in up to 3% of subjects treated with EMTRIVA or VIREAD with other antiretroviral agents in clinical trials.
Clinical Trials in Pediatric Subjects
Emtricitabine: In addition to the adverse reactions reported in adults, anemia and hyperpigmentation were observed in 7% and 32%, respectively, of pediatric subjects (3 months to less than 18 years of age) who received treatment with EMTRIVA in the larger of two open-label, uncontrolled pediatric trials (N=116). For additional information, consult the EMTRIVA prescribing information.
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: In pediatric clinical trials (Studies 352 and 321) conducted in 184 HIV-1 infected subjects 2 to less than 18 years of age, the adverse reactions observed in pediatric subjects who received treatment with VIREAD were consistent with those observed in clinical trials of VIREAD in adults.
Eighty-nine pediatric subjects (2 to less than 12 years of age) received VIREAD in Study 352 for a median exposure of 104 weeks. Of these, 4 subjects discontinued from the trial due to adverse reactions consistent with proximal renal tubulopathy. Three of these 4 subjects presented with hypophosphatemia and also had decreases in total body or spine BMD Z score [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. For additional information, consult the VIREAD prescribing information.
6.2Adverse Reactions from Clinical Trial Experience in HIV-1 Uninfected Adult Subjects
No new adverse reactions to TRUVADA were identified from two randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials (iPrEx, Partners PrEP), in which 2,830 HIV-1 uninfected adults received TRUVADA once daily for pre-exposure prophylaxis. Subjects were followed for a median of 71 weeks and 87 weeks, respectively. These trials enrolled HIV-negative individuals ranging in age from 18 to 67 years. The iPrEx trial enrolled only men or transgender women of Hispanic/Latino (72%), White (18%), Black (9%) and Asian (5%) race. The Partners PrEP trial enrolled both men (61–64% across treatment groups) and women in Kenya and Uganda. Table 5 provides a ul of all adverse events that occurred in 2% or more of subjects in any treatment group in the iPrEx and Partners PrEP trials.
Laboratory Abnormalities: Table 6 provides a ul of laboratory abnormalities observed in both trials. Six subjects in the TDF-containing arms of the Partners PrEP trial discontinued participation in the study due to an increase in blood creatinine compared with no discontinuations in the placebo group. One subject in the TRUVADA arm of the iPrEx trial discontinued from the study due to an increase in blood creatinine and another due to low phosphorous.
In addition to the laboratory abnormalities described above, Grade 1 proteinuria (1+) occurred in 6% of subjects receiving TRUVADA in the iPrEx trial. Grades 2–3 proteinuria (2–4+) and glycosuria (3+) occurred in less than 1% of subjects treated with TRUVADA in the iPrEx trial and Partners PrEP trial.
Table 5 Selected Adverse Events (All Grades) Reported in ≥2% in Any Treatment Group in the iPrEx Trial and Partners PrEP Trial iPrEx Trial Partners PrEP Trial FTC/TDF (N=1251) Placebo (N=1248) FTC/TDF (N=1579) Placebo (N=1584) Gastrointestinal Disorders   Diarrhea 7% 8% 2% 3%   Abdominal pain 4% 2% - Not reported or reported below 2%. - Infections and Infestations   Pharyngitis 13% 16% - -   Urethritis 5% 7% - -   Urinary tract infection 2% 2% 5% 7%   Syphilis 6% 5% - -   Secondary syphilis 6% 4% - -   Anogenital warts 2% 3% - - Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders   Back pain 5% 5% - - Nervous System Disorders   Headache 7% 6% - - Psychiatric Disorders   Depression 6% 7% - -   Anxiety 3% 3% - - Reproductive System and Breast Disorders � Genital ulceration 2% 2% 2% 2% Investigations   Weight decreased 3% 2% - -
Table 6 Laboratory Abnormalities (Highest Toxicity Grade) Reported for Each Subject in the iPrEx Trial and Partners PrEP Trial iPrEx Trial Partners PrEP Trial Grade Grading is per DAIDS criteria. FTC/TDF (N= 1251) Placebo (N= 1248) FTC/TDF (N=1579) Placebo (N=1584) Creatinine 1 (1.1–1.3 × ULN) 27 (2%) 21 (2%) 18 (1%) 12 (<1%) 2–4 (> 1.4 × ULN) 5 (<1%) 3 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Phosphorus 1 (2.5 – <LLN mg/dL) 81 (7%) 110 (9%) NR Grade 1 phosphorus was not reported for the Partners PrEP trial. NR 2–4 (<2.0 mg/dL) 123 (10%) 101 (8%) 140 (9%) 136 (9%) AST 1 (1.25–<2.5 × ULN) 175 (14%) 175 (14%) 20 (1%) 25 (2%) 2–4 (> 2.6 × ULN) 57 (5%) 61 (5%) 10 (<1%) 4 (<1%) ALT 1 (1.25–<2.5 × ULN) 178 (14%) 194 (16%) 21 (1%) 13 (<1%) 2–4 (> 2.6 × ULN) 84 (7%) 82 (7%) 4 (<1%) 6 (<1%) Hemoglobin 1 (8.5 – 10 mg/dL) 49 (4%) 62 (5%) 56 (4%) 39 (2%) 2–4 (<9.4 mg/dL) 13 (1%) 19 (2%) 28 (2%) 39 (2%) Neutrophils 1 (1000–1300/mm 3) 23 (2%) 25 (2%) 208 (13%) 163 (10%) 2–4 (<750/mm 3) 7 (<1%) 7 (<1%) 73 (5%) 56 (3%)
Changes in Bone Mineral Density:
In clinical trials of HIV-1 uninfected individuals, decreases in BMD were observed. In the iPrEx trial, a substudy of 503 subjects found mean changes from baseline in BMD ranging from –0.4% to –1.0% across total hip, spine, femoral neck, and trochanter in the TRUVADA group compared with the placebo group, which returned toward baseline after discontinuation of treatment. Thirteen percent of subjects receiving TRUVADA versus 6% of subjects receiving placebo lost at least 5% of BMD at the spine during treatment. Bone fractures were reported in 1.7% of the TRUVADA group compared with 1.4% in the placebo group. No correlation between BMD and fractures was noted [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] . The Partners PrEP trial found similar fracture rates between treatment and placebo groups (0.8% and 0.6%, respectively). No BMD evaluations were performed during this trial [see Clinical Studies (14.3)] .
6.3Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of VIREAD. No additional adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of EMTRIVA. Because postmarketing reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Immune System Disorders allergic reaction, including angioedema
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders lactic acidosis, hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia
Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal Disorders dyspnea
Gastrointestinal Disorders pancreatitis, increased amylase, abdominal pain
Hepatobiliary Disorders hepatic steatosis, hepatitis, increased liver enzymes (most commonly AST, ALT gamma GT)
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders rash
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders rhabdomyolysis, osteomalacia (manifested as bone pain and which may contribute to fractures), muscular weakness, myopathy
Renal and Urinary Disorders acute renal failure, renal failure, acute tubular necrosis, Fanconi syndrome, proximal renal tubulopathy, interstitial nephritis (including acute cases), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, renal insufficiency, increased creatinine, proteinuria, polyuria
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions asthenia
The following adverse reactions, uled under the body system headings above, may occur as a consequence of proximal renal tubulopathy: rhabdomyolysis, osteomalacia, hypokalemia, muscular weakness, myopathy, hypophosphatemia.
7 Drug Interactions
No drug interaction trials have been conducted using TRUVADA tablets. Drug interaction trials have been conducted with emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, the components of TRUVADA. This section describes clinically relevant drug interactions observed with emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .
- Didanosine: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate increases didanosine concentrations. Use with caution and monitor for evidence of didanosine toxicity (e.g., pancreatitis, neuropathy) when coadministered. Consider dose reductions or discontinuations of didanosine if warranted. (
7.1 )- HIV-1 protease inhibitors: Coadministration decreases atazanavir concentrations and increases tenofovir concentrations. When coadministered with TRUVADA, use atazanavir given with ritonavir. Coadministration of TRUVADA with atazanavir and ritonavir, darunavir and ritonavir, or lopinavir/ritonavir increases tenofovir concentrations. Monitor for evidence of tenofovir toxicity. (
7.2 )7.1Didanosine
Coadministration of TRUVADA and didanosine should be undertaken with caution and patients receiving this combination should be monitored closely for didanosine-associated adverse reactions. Didanosine should be discontinued in patients who develop didanosine-associated adverse reactions.
When tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was administered with didanosine the C max and AUC of didanosine increased significantly [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . The mechanism of this interaction is unknown. Higher didanosine concentrations could potentiate didanosine-associated adverse reactions, including pancreatitis, and neuropathy. Suppression of CD4+ cell counts has been observed in patients receiving tenofovir DF with didanosine 400 mg daily.
In patients weighing greater than 60 kg, the didanosine dose should be reduced to 250 mg when it is coadministered with TRUVADA. Data are not available to recommend a dose adjustment of didanosine for adult or pediatric patients weighing less than 60 kg. When coadministered, TRUVADA and Videx EC may be taken under fasted conditions or with a light meal (less than 400 kcal, 20% fat).
7.2HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors
Tenofovir decreases the AUC and C min of atazanavir [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . When coadministered with TRUVADA, it is recommended that atazanavir 300 mg is given with ritonavir 100 mg. TRUVADA should not be coadministered with atazanavir without ritonavir .
Lopinavir/ritonavir, atazanavir coadministered with ritonavir, and darunavir coadministered with ritonavir have been shown to increase tenofovir concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a substrate of P-glycoprotein (Pgp) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) transporters. When tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is co-administered with an inhibitor of these transporters, an increase in absorption may be observed. Patients receiving TRUVADA concomitantly with lopinavir/ritonavir, ritonavir-boosted atazanavir, or ritonavir-boosted darunavir should be monitored for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-associated adverse reactions. TRUVADA should be discontinued in patients who develop tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-associated adverse reactions .
7.3Hepatitis C Antiviral Agents
Coadministration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and HARVONI ® (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) has been shown to increase tenofovir exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .
In patients receiving TRUVADA concomitantly with HARVONI without an HIV-1 protease inhibitor/ritonavir or an HIV-1 protease inhibitor/cobicistat combination, monitor for adverse reactions associated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
In patients receiving TRUVADA concomitantly with HARVONI and an HIV-1 protease inhibitor/ritonavir or an HIV-1 protease inhibitor/cobicistat combination, consider an alternative HCV or antiretroviral therapy, as the safety of increased tenofovir concentrations in this setting has not been established. If coadministration is necessary, monitor for adverse reactions associated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
7.4Drugs Affecting Renal Function
Emtricitabine and tenofovir are primarily excreted by the kidneys by a combination of glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . No drug-drug interactions due to competition for renal excretion have been observed; however, coadministration of TRUVADA with drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion may increase concentrations of emtricitabine, tenofovir, and/or the coadministered drug. Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] . Drugs that decrease renal function may increase concentrations of emtricitabine and/or tenofovir.
8 Use In Specific Populations
- Nursing mothers: Women infected with HIV-1 should be instructed not to breast feed. (
8.3 )8.1 Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category B
Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry: To monitor fetal outcomes of pregnant women exposed to TRUVADA, an Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) has been established. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling 1-800-258-4263.
Risk Summary
TRUVADA has been evaluated in a limited number of women during pregnancy and postpartum. Available human and animal data suggest that TRUVADA does not increase the risk of major birth defects overall compared to the background rate. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled trials in pregnant women. Because the studies in humans cannot rule out the possibility of harm, TRUVADA should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. If an uninfected individual becomes pregnant while taking TRUVADA for a PrEP indication, careful consideration should be given to whether use of TRUVADA should be continued, taking into account the potential increased risk of HIV-1 infection during pregnancy.
Clinical Considerations
As of July 2011, the APR has received prospective reports of 764 and 1,219 exposures to emtricitabine- and tenofovir-containing regimens, respectively in the first trimester, 321 and 455 exposures, respectively, in second trimester, and 140 and 257 exposures, respectively, in the third trimester. Birth defects occurred in 18 of 764 (2.4%) live births for emtricitabine-containing regimens and 27 of 1219 (2.2%) live births for tenofovir-containing regimens (first trimester exposure) and 10 of 461 (2.2%) live births for emtricitabine-containing regimens and 15 of 714 (2.1%) live births for tenofovir-containing regimens (second/third trimester exposure). Among pregnant women in the U.S. reference population, the background rate of birth defects is 2.7%. There was no association between emtricitabine or tenofovir and overall birth defects observed in the APR.
Animal Data
Emtricitabine:
The incidence of fetal variations and malformations was not increased in embryofetal toxicity studies performed with emtricitabine in mice at exposures (AUC) approximately 60-fold higher and in rabbits at approximately 120-fold higher than human exposures at the recommended daily dose.
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate:
Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 14 and 19 times the human dose based on body surface area comparisons and revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to tenofovir.
8.3 Nursing Mothers
Nursing Mothers: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that HIV-1 infected mothers not breast-feed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of HIV-1.
Studies in humans have shown that both tenofovir and emtricitabine are excreted in human milk. Because the risks of low level exposure to emtricitabine and tenofovir to infants are unknown, mothers should be instructed not to breast-feed if they are receiving TRUVADA, whether they are taking TRUVADA for treatment or to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1 .
Emtricitabine
Samples of breast milk obtained from five HIV-1 infected mothers show that emtricitabine is secreted in human milk. Breastfeeding infants whose mothers are being treated with emtricitabine may be at risk for developing viral resistance to emtricitabine. Other emtricitabine-associated risks in infants breastfed by mothers being treated with emtricitabine are unknown.
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
Samples of breast milk obtained from five HIV-1 infected mothers show that tenofovir is secreted in human milk. Tenofovir-associated risks, including the risk of viral resistance to tenofovir, in infants breastfed by mothers being treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate are unknown.
8.4 Pediatric Use
No pediatric clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of TRUVADA. Data from previously conducted trials with the individual drug products, EMTRIVA and VIREAD, were relied upon to support dosing recommendations for TRUVADA. For additional information, consult the prescribing information for EMTRIVA and VIREAD.
TRUVADA should only be administered to HIV-1 infected pediatric patients with body weight greater than or equal to 17 kg and who are able to swallow a whole tablet. Because it is a fixed-dose combination tablet, TRUVADA cannot be adjusted for patients of lower weight [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . TRUVADA has not been evaluated for use in pediatric patients weighing less than 17 kg.
8.5 Geriatric Use
Clinical trials of EMTRIVA or VIREAD did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In general, dose selection for the elderly patients should be cautious, keeping in mind the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
8.6Patients with Impaired Renal Function
Treatment of HIV-1 Infection
The dosing interval for TRUVADA should be modified in HIV-infected adult patients with estimated creatinine clearance of 30–49 mL/min. TRUVADA should not be used in patients with estimated creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min and in patients with end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] .
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
TRUVADA for a PrEP indication should not be used in HIV-1 uninfected individuals with estimated creatinine clearance below 60 mL/min. If a decrease in estimated creatinine clearance is observed in uninfected individuals while using TRUVADA for PrEP, evaluate potential causes and re-assess potential risks and benefits of continued use [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] .
10 Overdosage
If overdose occurs, the patient must be monitored for evidence of toxicity, and standard supportive treatment applied as necessary.
Emtricitabine: Limited clinical experience is available at doses higher than the therapeutic dose of EMTRIVA. In one clinical pharmacology trial, single doses of emtricitabine 1200 mg were administered to 11 subjects. No severe adverse reactions were reported.
Hemodialysis treatment removes approximately 30% of the emtricitabine dose over a 3-hour dialysis period starting within 1.5 hours of emtricitabine dosing (blood flow rate of 400 mL/min and a dialysate flow rate of 600 mL/min). It is not known whether emtricitabine can be removed by peritoneal dialysis.
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Limited clinical experience at doses higher than the therapeutic dose of VIREAD 300 mg is available. In one trial, 600 mg tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was administered to 8 subjects orally for 28 days, and no severe adverse reactions were reported. The effects of higher doses are not known.
Tenofovir is efficiently removed by hemodialysis with an extraction coefficient of approximately 54%. Following a single 300 mg dose of VIREAD, a four-hour hemodialysis session removed approximately 10% of the administered tenofovir dose.
11 Description
TRUVADA tablets are fixed-dose combination tablets containing emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Emtricitabine is a synthetic nucleoside analog of cytidine. Tenofovir DF is converted in vivo to tenofovir, an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (nucleotide) analog of adenosine 5′-monophosphate. Both emtricitabine and tenofovir exhibit inhibitory activity against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase.
Emtricitabine: The chemical name of emtricitabine is 5-fluoro-1-(2 R,5 S)-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]cytosine. Emtricitabine is the (-) enantiomer of a thio analog of cytidine, which differs from other cytidine analogs in that it has a fluorine in the 5-position.
It has a molecular formula of C 8H 10FN 3O 3S and a molecular weight of 247.24. It has the following structural formula:
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Emtricitabine is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of approximately 112 mg/mL in water at 25 °C. The partition coefficient (log p) for emtricitabine is -0.43 and the pKa is 2.65.
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a fumaric acid salt of the bis-isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl ester derivative of tenofovir. The chemical name of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is 9-[( R)-2 [[bis[[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy]-methoxy]phosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1). It has a molecular formula of C 19H 30N 5O 10P ∙ C 4H 4O 4 and a molecular weight of 635.52. It has the following structural formula:
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Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 13.4 mg/mL in water at 25 °C. The partition coefficient (log p) for tenofovir disoproxil is 1.25 and the pKa is 3.75. All dosages are expressed in terms of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate except where otherwise noted.
TRUVADA tablets are for oral administration, and are available in the following strengths:
- Film-coated tablet containing 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients
- Film-coated tablet containing 167 mg of emtricitabine and 250 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (which is equivalent to 204 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients
- Film-coated tablet containing 133 mg of emtricitabine and 200 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (which is equivalent to 163 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients
- Film-coated tablet containing 100 mg of emtricitabine and 150 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (which is equivalent to 123 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients
All strength of TRUVADA tablets also include the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (gluten free). The 200 mg/300 mg strength tablets are coated with Opadry II Blue Y-30-10701, which contains FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. The 167 mg/250 mg, 133 mg/200 mg, and 100 mg/150 mg strength tablets are coated with Opadry II Blue, which contains FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.
12 Clinical Pharmacology
For additional information on Mechanism of Action, Antiviral Activity, Resistance and Cross Resistance, consult the EMTRIVA and VIREAD prescribing information.
12.1Mechanism of Action
TRUVADA is a fixed-dose combination of antiviral drugs emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate [see Microbiology (12.4)].
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
TRUVADA: One TRUVADA tablet was bioequivalent to one EMTRIVA capsule (200 mg) plus one VIREAD tablet (300 mg) following single-dose administration to fasting healthy subjects (N=39).
Emtricitabine: The pharmacokinetic properties of emtricitabine are summarized in Table 7. Following oral administration of EMTRIVA, emtricitabine is rapidly absorbed with peak plasma concentrations occurring at 1–2 hours post-dose. Less than 4% of emtricitabine binds to human plasma proteins in vitro and the binding is independent of concentration over the range of 0.02–200 µg/mL. Following administration of radiolabelled emtricitabine, approximately 86% is recovered in the urine and 13% is recovered as metabolites. The metabolites of emtricitabine include 3′-sulfoxide diastereomers and their glucuronic acid conjugate. Emtricitabine is eliminated by a combination of glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion. Following a single oral dose of EMTRIVA, the plasma emtricitabine half-life is approximately 10 hours.
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: The pharmacokinetic properties of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate are summarized in Table 7. Following oral administration of VIREAD, maximum tenofovir serum concentrations are achieved in 1.0 ± 0.4 hour. Less than 0.7% of tenofovir binds to human plasma proteins in vitro and the binding is independent of concentration over the range of 0.01–25 µg/mL. Approximately 70–80% of the intravenous dose of tenofovir is recovered as unchanged drug in the urine. Tenofovir is eliminated by a combination of glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion. Following a single oral dose of VIREAD, the terminal elimination half-life of tenofovir is approximately 17 hours.
Table 7 Single Dose Pharmacokinetic Parameters for Emtricitabine and Tenofovir in Adults NC=Not calculated Emtricitabine Tenofovir Fasted Oral Bioavailability Median (range) (%)92 (83.1–106.4) 25 (NC–45.0) Plasma Terminal Elimination Half-Life (hr) 10 (7.4–18.0) 17 (12.0–25.7) C max Mean (± SD) (μg/mL)1.8±0.72 Data presented as steady state values 0.30±0.09 AUC (μg ∙hr/mL) 10.0±3.12 2.29±0.69 CL/F (mL/min) 302±94 1043±115 CL renal (mL/min) 213±89 243±33
Effects of Food on Oral Absorption
TRUVADA may be administered with or without food. Administration of TRUVADA following a high fat meal (784 kcal; 49 grams of fat) or a light meal (373 kcal; 8 grams of fat) delayed the time of tenofovir C max by approximately 0.75 hour. The mean increases in tenofovir AUC and C max were approximately 35% and 15%, respectively, when administered with a high fat or light meal, compared to administration in the fasted state. In previous safety and efficacy trials, VIREAD (tenofovir) was taken under fed conditions. Emtricitabine systemic exposures (AUC and C max) were unaffected when TRUVADA was administered with either a high fat or a light meal.
Special Populations
Race
Gender
Pediatric Patients
The pharmacokinetic data for tenofovir and emtricitabine following administration of TRUVADA in pediatric subjects weighing 17 kg and above are not available. The dosing recommendations of TRUVADA in this population are based on the dosing recommendations of EMTRIVA and VIREAD in this population. Refer to the EMTRIVA and VIREAD prescribing information for pharmacokinetic information on the individual products in pediatric patients.
TRUVADA should not be administered to HIV-1 infected pediatric patients weighing less than 17 kg.
Geriatric Patients
Pharmacokinetics of emtricitabine and tenofovir have not been fully evaluated in the elderly (65 years of age and older).
Patients with Impaired Renal Function
The pharmacokinetics of emtricitabine and tenofovir are altered in subjects with renal impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] . In adult subjects with creatinine clearance below 50 mL/min, C max, and AUC 0–∞ of emtricitabine and tenofovir were increased. It is recommended that the dosing interval for TRUVADA be modified in HIV-infected adult patients with estimated creatinine clearance 30–49 mL/min. No data are available to make dose recommendations in pediatric patients with renal impairment. TRUVADA should not be used in patients with estimated creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min and in patients with end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] .
TRUVADA for a PrEP indication should not be used in HIV-1 uninfected individuals with estimated creatinine clearance below 60 mL/min. If a decrease in estimated creatinine clearance is observed in uninfected individuals while using TRUVADA for PrEP, evaluate potential causes and re-assess potential risks and benefits of continued use [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] .
Patients with Hepatic Impairment
The pharmacokinetics of tenofovir following a 300 mg dose of VIREAD have been studied in non-HIV infected subjects with moderate to severe hepatic impairment. There were no substantial alterations in tenofovir pharmacokinetics in subjects with hepatic impairment compared with unimpaired subjects. The pharmacokinetics of TRUVADA or emtricitabine have not been studied in subjects with hepatic impairment; however, emtricitabine is not significantly metabolized by liver enzymes, so the impact of liver impairment should be limited.
Assessment of Drug Interactions
The steady state pharmacokinetics of emtricitabine and tenofovir were unaffected when emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate were administered together versus each agent dosed alone.
In vitro studies and clinical pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction trials have shown that the potential for CYP mediated interactions involving emtricitabine and tenofovir with other medicinal products is low.
No clinically significant drug interactions have been observed between emtricitabine and famciclovir, indinavir, stavudine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and zidovudine (see Tables 8 and 9). Similarly, no clinically significant drug interactions have been observed between tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and efavirenz, methadone, nelfinavir, oral contraceptives, ribavirin, or sofosbuvir in trials conducted in healthy volunteers (see Tables 10 and 11).
Table 8 Drug Interactions: Changes in Pharmacokinetic Parameters for Emtricitabine in the Presence of the Coadministered Drug All interaction trials conducted in healthy volunteers Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg) Emtricitabine Dose (mg) N % Change of Emtricitabine Pharmacokinetic Parameters ↑ = Increase; ↓ = Decrease; ⇔ = No Effect; NA = Not Applicable (90% CI)C max AUC C min Tenofovir DF 300 once daily × 7 days 200 once daily × 7 days 17 ⇔ ⇔ ↑ 20 (↑ 12 to ↑ 29) Zidovudine 300 twice daily × 7 days 200 once daily × 7 days 27 ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Indinavir 800 × 1 200 × 1 12 ⇔ ⇔ NA Famciclovir 500 × 1 200 × 1 12 ⇔ ⇔ NA Stavudine 40 × 1 200 × 1 6 ⇔ ⇔ NA
Table 9 Drug Interactions: Changes in Pharmacokinetic Parameters for Coadministered Drug in the Presence of Emtricitabine All interaction trials conducted in healthy volunteers Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg) Emtricitabine Dose (mg) N % Change of Coadministered Drug Pharmacokinetic Parameters ↑ = Increase; ↓ = Decrease; ⇔ = No Effect; NA = Not Applicable (90% CI)C max AUC C min Tenofovir DF 300 once daily × 7 days 200 once daily × 7 days 17 ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Zidovudine 300 twice daily × 7 days 200 once daily × 7 days 27 ↑ 17 (↑ 0 to ↑ 38) ↑ 13 (↑ 5 to ↑ 20) ⇔ Indinavir 800 × 1 200 × 1 12 ⇔ ⇔ NA Famciclovir 500 × 1 200 × 1 12 ⇔ ⇔ NA Stavudine 40 × 1 200 × 1 6 ⇔ ⇔ NA
Table 10 Drug Interactions: Changes in Pharmacokinetic Parameters for Tenofovir Subjects received VIREAD 300 mg once daily in the Presence of the Coadministered DrugCoadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg) N % Change of Tenofovir Pharmacokinetic Parameters Increase = ↑; Decrease = ↓; No Effect = ⇔; NC = Not Calculated (90% CI)C max AUC C min Atazanavir Reyataz Prescribing Information 400 once daily × 14 days 33 ↑ 14 (↑ 8 to ↑ 20) ↑ 24 (↑ 21 to ↑ 28) ↑ 22 (↑ 15 to ↑ 30) Atazanavir/Ritonavir 300/100 once daily 12 ↑ 34 (↑ 20 to ↑ 51) ↑ 37 (↑ 30 to ↑ 45) ↑ 29 (↑ 21 to ↑ 36) Darunavir/Ritonavir Prezista Prescribing Information 300/100 twice daily 12 ↑ 24 (↑ 8 to ↑ 42) ↑ 22 (↑ 10 to ↑ 35) ↑ 37 (↑ 19 to ↑ 57) Indinavir 800 three times daily × 7 days 13 ↑ 14 (↓ 3 to ↑ 33) ⇔ ⇔ Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir Data generated from simultaneous dosing with HARVONI (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir). Staggered administration (12 hours apart) provided similar results. ,Comparison based on exposures when administered as atazanavir/ritonavir + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF. 90/400 once daily ×10 days 24 ↑ 47 (↑ 37 to ↑ 58) ↑ 35 (↑ 29 to ↑42 ) ↑ 47 (↑ 38 to ↑ 57) Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir , Comparison based on exposures when administered as darunavir/ritonavir + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF. 23 ↑ 64 (↑ 54 to ↑ 74) ↑ 50 (↑ 42 to ↑ 59) ↑ 59 (↑ 49 to ↑ 70) Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir Study conducted with ATRIPLA (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF) coadministered with HARVONI. 90/400 once daily ×14 days 15 ↑ 79 (↑ 56 to ↑ 104) ↑ 98 (↑ 77 to ↑ 123) ↑ 163 (↑ 132 to ↑ 197) Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir Study conducted with COMPLERA (emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir DF) coadministered with HARVONI. 90/400 once daily ×10 days 14 ↑ 32 (↑ 25 to ↑ 39 ) ↑ 40 (↑ 31 to ↑ 50 ) ↑ 91 (↑ 74 to ↑ 110) Lopinavir/Ritonavir 400/100 twice daily × 14 days 24 ⇔ ↑ 32 (↑ 25 to ↑ 38) ↑ 51 (↑ 37 to ↑ 66) Saquinavir/Ritonavir 1000/100 twice daily × 14 days 35 ⇔ ⇔ ↑ 23 (↑ 16 to ↑ 30) Sofosbuvir Study conducted with ATRIPLA coadministered with SOVALDI ® (sofosbuvir). 400 single dose 16 ↑ 25 (↑ 8 to ↑ 45) ⇔ ⇔ Tacrolimus 0.05 mg/kg twice daily × 7 days 21 ↑ 13 (↑ 1 to ↑ 27) ⇔ ⇔ Tipranavir/Ritonavir Aptivus Prescribing Information. 500/100 twice daily 22 ↓ 23 (↓ 32 to ↓ 13) ↓ 2 (↓ 9 to ↑ 5) ↑ 7 (↓ 2 to ↑ 17) 750/200 twice daily (23 doses) 20 ↓ 38 (↓ 46 to ↓ 29) ↑ 2 (↓ 6 to ↑ 10) ↑ 14 (↑ 1 to ↑ 27)
No effect on the pharmacokinetic parameters of the following coadministered drugs was observed with TRUVADA: abacavir, didanosine (buffered tablets), emtricitabine, entecavir and lamivudine.
Table 11 Drug Interactions: Changes in Pharmacokinetic Parameters for Coadministered Drug in the Presence of Tenofovir Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg) N % Change of Coadministered Drug Pharmacokinetic Parameters Increase = ↑; Decrease = ↓; No Effect = ⇔; NA = Not Applicable (90% CI)C max AUC C min Abacavir 300 once 8 ↑ 12 (↓ 1 to ↑ 26) ⇔ NA Atazanavir Reyataz Prescribing Information 400 once daily × 14 days 34 ↓ 21 (↓ 27 to ↓ 14) ↓ 25 (↓ 30 to ↓ 19) ↓ 40 (↓ 48 to ↓ 32) Atazanavir Atazanavir/Ritonavir 300/100 once daily × 42 days 10 ↓ 28 (↓ 50 to ↑ 5) ↓ 25 In HIV-infected subjects, addition of tenofovir DF to atazanavir 300 mg plus ritonavir 100 mg, resulted in AUC and C min values of atazanavir that were 2.3 and 4-fold higher than the respective values observed for atazanavir 400 mg when given alone. (↓ 42 to ↓ 3)↓ 23 (↓ 46 to ↑ 10) Darunavir Prezista Prescribing Information. Darunavir/Ritonavir 300/100 once daily 12 ↑ 16 (↓ 6 to ↑ 42) ↑ 21 (↓ 5 to ↑ 54) ↑ 24 (↓ 10 to ↑ 69) Didanosine Videx EC Prescribing Information. Subjects received didanosine enteric-coated capsules. 250 once, simultaneously with tenofovir DF and a light meal 373 kcal, 8.2 g fat 33 ↓ 20 Compared with didanosine (enteric-coated) 400 mg administered alone under fasting conditions. (↓ 32 to ↓ 7)⇔ NA Emtricitabine 200 once daily × 7 days 17 ⇔ ⇔ ↑ 20 (↑ 12 to ↑ 29) Indinavir 800 three times daily × 7 days 12 ↓ 11 (↓ 30 to ↑ 12) ⇔ ⇔ Entecavir 1 once daily × 10 days 28 ⇔ ↑ 13 (↑ 11 to ↑ 15) ⇔ Lamivudine 150 twice daily × 7 days 15 ↓ 24 (↓ 34 to ↓ 12) ⇔ ⇔ Lopinavir Ritonavir Lopinavir/Ritonavir 400/100 twice daily × 14 days 24 ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Saquinavir Saquinavir/Ritonavir 1000/100 twice daily × 14 days 32 ↑ 22 (↑ 6 to ↑41) ↑ 29 Increases in AUC and C min are not expected to be clinically relevant; hence no dose adjustments are required when tenofovir DF and ritonavir-boosted saquinavir are coadministered. (↑ 12 to ↑ 48)↑ 47 (↑ 23 to ↑ 76) Ritonavir ⇔ ⇔ ↑ 23 (↑ 3 to ↑ 46) Tacrolimus 0.05 mg/kg twice daily × 7 days 21 ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Tipranavir Aptivus Prescribing Information. Tipranavir/Ritonavir 500/100 twice daily 22 ↓ 17 (↓ 26 to ↓ 6) ↓ 18 (↓ 25 to ↓ 9) ↓ 21 (↓ 30 to ↓ 10) Tipranavir/Ritonavir 750/200 twice daily (23 doses) 20 ↓ 11 (↓ 16 to ↓ 4) ↓ 9 (↓ 15 to ↓ 3) ↓ 12 (↓ 22 to 0)
Coadministration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with didanosine results in changes in the pharmacokinetics of didanosine that may be of clinical significance. Concomitant dosing of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with didanosine enteric-coated capsules significantly increases the C max and AUC of didanosine. When didanosine 250 mg enteric-coated capsules were administered with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, systemic exposures of didanosine were similar to those seen with the 400 mg enteric-coated capsules alone under fasted conditions. The mechanism of this interaction is unknown. See Drug Interactions (7.1) regarding use of didanosine with VIREAD.
12.4Microbiology
Mechanism of Action
Emtricitabine: Emtricitabine, a synthetic nucleoside analog of cytidine, is phosphorylated by cellular enzymes to form emtricitabine 5'-triphosphate. Emtricitabine 5'-triphosphate inhibits the activity of the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) by competing with the natural substrate deoxycytidine 5'-triphosphate and by being incorporated into nascent viral DNA which results in chain termination. Emtricitabine 5′-triphosphate is a weak inhibitor of mammalian DNA polymerase α, β, ε and mitochondrial DNA polymerase γ.
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate diester analog of adenosine monophosphate. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate requires initial diester hydrolysis for conversion to tenofovir and subsequent phosphorylations by cellular enzymes to form tenofovir diphosphate. Tenofovir diphosphate inhibits the activity of HIV-1 RT by competing with the natural substrate deoxyadenosine 5′-triphosphate and, after incorporation into DNA, by DNA chain termination. Tenofovir diphosphate is a weak inhibitor of mammalian DNA polymerases α, β, and mitochondrial DNA polymerase γ.
Antiviral Activity
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: No antagonism was observed in combination studies evaluating the cell culture antiviral activity of emtricitabine and tenofovir together.
Emtricitabine: The antiviral activity of emtricitabine against laboratory and clinical isolates of HIV-1 was assessed in lymphoblastoid cell lines, the MAGI-CCR5 cell line, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The 50% effective concentration (EC 50) values for emtricitabine were in the range of 0.0013–0.64 µM (0.0003–0.158 µg/mL). In drug combination studies of emtricitabine with nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (abacavir, lamivudine, stavudine, zidovudine), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (delavirdine, efavirenz, nevirapine), and protease inhibitors (amprenavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), no antagonism was observed. Emtricitabine displayed antiviral activity in cell culture against HIV-1 clades A, B, C, D, E, F, and G (EC 50 values ranged from 0.007–0.075 µM) and showed strain specific activity against HIV-2 (EC 50 values ranged from 0.007–1.5 µM).
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: The antiviral activity of tenofovir against laboratory and clinical isolates of HIV-1 was assessed in lymphoblastoid cell lines, primary monocyte/macrophage cells and peripheral blood lymphocytes. The EC 50 values for tenofovir were in the range of 0.04–8.5 µM. In drug combination studies of tenofovir with nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (abacavir, didanosine, lamivudine, stavudine, zidovudine), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (delavirdine, efavirenz, nevirapine), and protease inhibitors (amprenavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), no antagonism was observed. Tenofovir displayed antiviral activity in cell culture against HIV-1 clades A, B, C, D, E, F, G and O (EC 50 values ranged from 0.5–2.2 µM) and showed strain specific activity against HIV-2 (EC 50 values ranged from 1.6 µM to 5.5 µM).
Prophylactic Activity in a Nonhuman Primate Model of HIV Transmission
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: The prophylactic activity of the combination of daily oral emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) was evaluated in a controlled study of macaques inoculated once weekly for 14 weeks with SIV/HIV-1 chimeric virus (SHIV) applied to the rectal surface. Of the 18 control animals, 17 became infected after a median of 2 weeks. In contrast, 4 of the 6 animals treated daily with oral FTC and TDF remained uninfected and the two infections that did occur were significantly delayed until 9 and 12 weeks and exhibited reduced viremia. An M184I-expressing FTC-resistant variant emerged in 1 of the 2 macaques after 3 weeks of continued drug exposure.
Resistance
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: HIV-1 isolates with reduced susceptibility to the combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir have been selected in cell culture. Genotypic analysis of these isolates identified the M184V/I and/or K65R amino acid substitutions in the viral RT. In addition, a K70E substitution in HIV-1 reverse transcriptase has been selected by tenofovir and results in reduced susceptibility to tenofovir.
In a clinical trial of treatment-naïve subjects [Study 934, see Clinical Studies (14.1)] , resistance analysis was performed on HIV-1 isolates from all confirmed virologic failure subjects with greater than 400 copies/mL of HIV-1 RNA at Week 144 or early discontinuation. Development of efavirenz resistance-associated substitutions occurred most frequently and was similar between the treatment arms. The M184V amino acid substitution, associated with resistance to EMTRIVA and lamivudine, was observed in 2/19 analyzed subject isolates in the EMTRIVA + VIREAD group and in 10/29 analyzed subject isolates in the zidovudine/lamivudine group. Through 144 weeks of Study 934, no subjects have developed a detectable K65R or K70E substitution in their HIV-1 as analyzed through standard genotypic analysis.
Emtricitabine: Emtricitabine-resistant isolates of HIV-1 have been selected in cell culture and in vivo. Genotypic analysis of these isolates showed that the reduced susceptibility to emtricitabine was associated with a substitution in the HIV-1 RT gene at codon 184 which resulted in an amino acid substitution of methionine by valine or isoleucine (M184V/I).
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: HIV-1 isolates with reduced susceptibility to tenofovir have been selected in cell culture. These viruses expressed a K65R substitution in RT and showed a 2–4 fold reduction in susceptibility to tenofovir.
In treatment-naïve subjects, isolates from 8/47 (17%) analyzed subjects developed the K65R substitution in the VIREAD arm through 144 weeks; 7 occurred in the first 48 weeks of treatment and 1 at Week 96. In treatment-experienced subjects, 14/304 (5%) isolates from subjects failing VIREAD through Week 96 showed greater than 1.4 fold (median 2.7) reduced susceptibility to tenofovir. Genotypic analysis of the resistant isolates showed a K65R amino acid substitution in the HIV-1 RT.
Cross Resistance
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Cross-resistance among certain nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) has been recognized. The M184V/I and/or K65R substitutions selected in cell culture by the combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir are also observed in some HIV-1 isolates from subjects failing treatment with tenofovir in combination with either emtricitabine or lamivudine, and either abacavir or didanosine. Therefore, cross-resistance among these drugs may occur in patients whose virus harbors either or both of these amino acid substitutions.
Emtricitabine: Emtricitabine-resistant isolates (M184V/I) were cross-resistant to lamivudine but retained susceptibility in cell culture to the NRTIs didanosine, stavudine, tenofovir, and zidovudine, and to NNRTIs (delavirdine, efavirenz, and nevirapine). HIV-1 isolates containing the K65R substitution, selected in vivo by abacavir, didanosine, and tenofovir, demonstrated reduced susceptibility to inhibition by emtricitabine. Viruses harboring substitutions conferring reduced susceptibility to stavudine and zidovudine (M41L, D67N, K70R, L210W, T215Y/F, K219Q/E), or didanosine (L74V) remained sensitive to emtricitabine. HIV-1 containing the K103N substitution associated with resistance to NNRTIs was susceptible to emtricitabine.
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: The K65R and K70E substitutions selected by tenofovir are also selected in some HIV-1-infected patients treated with abacavir or didanosine. HIV-1 isolates with the K65R and K70E substitutions also showed reduced susceptibility to emtricitabine and lamivudine. Therefore, cross-resistance among these NRTIs may occur in patients whose virus harbors the K65R or K70E substitutions. HIV-1 isolates from subjects (N=20) whose HIV-1 expressed a mean of 3 zidovudine-associated RT amino acid substitutions (M41L, D67N, K70R, L210W, T215Y/F, or K219Q/E/N) showed a 3.1-fold decrease in the susceptibility to tenofovir. Subjects whose virus expressed an L74V substitution without zidovudine resistance-associated substitutions (N=8) had reduced response to VIREAD. Limited data are available for patients whose virus expressed a Y115F substitution (N=3), Q151M substitution (N=2), or T69 insertion (N=4), all of whom had a reduced response.
13 Nonclinical Toxicology
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
Emtricitabine: In long-term oral carcinogenicity studies of emtricitabine, no drug-related increases in tumor incidence were found in mice at doses up to 750 mg/kg/day (26 times the human systemic exposure at the therapeutic dose of 200 mg/day) or in rats at doses up to 600 mg/kg/day (31 times the human systemic exposure at the therapeutic dose).
Emtricitabine was not genotoxic in the reverse mutation bacterial test (Ames test), mouse lymphoma or mouse micronucleus assays.
Emtricitabine did not affect fertility in male rats at approximately 140-fold or in male and female mice at approximately 60-fold higher exposures (AUC) than in humans given the recommended 200 mg daily dose. Fertility was normal in the offspring of mice exposed daily from before birth (in utero) through sexual maturity at daily exposures (AUC) of approximately 60-fold higher than human exposures at the recommended 200 mg daily dose.
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Long-term oral carcinogenicity studies of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in mice and rats were carried out at exposures up to approximately 16 times (mice) and 5 times (rats) those observed in humans at the therapeutic dose for HIV-1 infection. At the high dose in female mice, liver adenomas were increased at exposures 16 times that in humans. In rats, the study was negative for carcinogenic findings at exposures up to 5 times that observed in humans at the therapeutic dose.
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was mutagenic in the in vitro mouse lymphoma assay and negative in an in vitro bacterial mutagenicity test (Ames test). In an in vivo mouse micronucleus assay, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was negative when administered to male mice.
There were no effects on fertility, mating performance or early embryonic development when tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was administered to male rats at a dose equivalent to 10 times the human dose based on body surface area comparisons for 28 days prior to mating and to female rats for 15 days prior to mating through day seven of gestation. There was, however, an alteration of the estrous cycle in female rats.
13.2Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology
Tenofovir and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate administered in toxicology studies to rats, dogs and monkeys at exposures (based on AUCs) greater than or equal to 6-fold those observed in humans caused bone toxicity. In monkeys the bone toxicity was diagnosed as osteomalacia. Osteomalacia observed in monkeys appeared to be reversible upon dose reduction or discontinuation of tenofovir. In rats and dogs, the bone toxicity manifested as reduced bone mineral density. The mechanism(s) underlying bone toxicity is unknown.
Evidence of renal toxicity was noted in four animal species. Increases in serum creatinine, BUN, glycosuria, proteinuria, phosphaturia, and/or calciuria and decreases in serum phosphate were observed to varying degrees in these animals. These toxicities were noted at exposures (based on AUCs) 2–20 times higher than those observed in humans. The relationship of the renal abnormalities, particularly the phosphaturia, to the bone toxicity is not known.
14 Clinical Studies
Clinical Study 934 supports the use of TRUVADA tablets for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. Additional data in support of the use of TRUVADA are derived from clinical Study 903, in which lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF) were used in combination in treatment-naïve adults, and clinical Study 303 in which emtricitabine and lamivudine demonstrated comparable efficacy, safety and resistance patterns as part of multidrug regimens. For additional information about these trials, consult the prescribing information for tenofovir DF and emtricitabine. The iPrEx study and Partners PrEP study support the use of TRUVADA to help reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1.
14.1Study 934
Data through 144 weeks are reported for Study 934, a randomized, open-label, active-controlled multicenter trial comparing emtricitabine + tenofovir DF administered in combination with efavirenz versus zidovudine/lamivudine fixed-dose combination administered in combination with efavirenz in 511 antiretroviral-naïve subjects. From Weeks 96 to 144 of the trial, subjects received TRUVADA with efavirenz in place of emtricitabine + tenofovir DF with efavirenz. Subjects had a mean age of 38 years (range 18–80), 86% were male, 59% were Caucasian and 23% were Black. The mean baseline CD4+ cell count was 245 cells/mm 3 (range 2–1191) and median baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA was 5.01 log 10 copies/mL (range 3.56–6.54). Subjects were stratified by baseline CD4+ cell count (< or ≥200 cells/mm 3); 41% had CD4+ cell counts <200 cells/mm 3 and 51% of subjects had baseline viral loads >100,000 copies/mL. Treatment outcomes through 48 and 144 weeks for those subjects who did not have efavirenz resistance at baseline are presented in Table 12.
Table 12 Outcomes of Randomized Treatment at Week 48 and 144 (Study 934) Outcomes At Week 48 At Week 144 FTC + TDF + EFV (N=244) AZT/3TC + EFV (N=243) FTC + TDF + EFV (N=227) Subjects who were responders at Week 48 or Week 96 (HIV-1 RNA <400 copies/mL) but did not consent to continue trial after Week 48 or Week 96 were excluded from analysis. AZT/3TC + EFV (N=229) Responder Subjects achieved and maintained confirmed HIV-1 RNA <400 copies/mL through Weeks 48 and 144. 84% 73% 71% 58% Virologic failure Includes confirmed viral rebound and failure to achieve confirmed <400 copies/mL through Weeks 48 and 144. 2% 4% 3% 6% Â Â Rebound 1% 3% 2% 5% Â Â Never suppressed 0% 0% 0% 0% Â Â Change in antiretroviral regimen 1% 1% 1% 1% Death <1% 1% 1% 1% Discontinued due to adverse event 4% 9% 5% 12% Discontinued for other reasons Includes lost to follow-up, subject withdrawal, noncompliance, protocol violation and other reasons. 10% 14% 20% 22%
Through Week 48, 84% and 73% of subjects in the emtricitabine + tenofovir DF group and the zidovudine/lamivudine group, respectively, achieved and maintained HIV-1 RNA <400 copies/mL (71% and 58% through Week 144). The difference in the proportion of subjects who achieved and maintained HIV-1 RNA <400 copies/mL through 48 weeks largely results from the higher number of discontinuations due to adverse events and other reasons in the zidovudine/lamivudine group in this open-label trial. In addition, 80% and 70% of subjects in the emtricitabine + tenofovir DF group and the zidovudine/lamivudine group, respectively, achieved and maintained HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL through Week 48 (64% and 56% through Week 144). The mean increase from baseline in CD4 + cell count was 190 cells/mm 3 in the emtricitabine + tenofovir DF group and 158 cells/mm 3 in the zidovudine/lamivudine group at Week 48 (312 and 271 cells/mm 3 at Week 144).
Through 48 weeks, 7 subjects in the emtricitabine + tenofovir DF group and 5 subjects in the zidovudine/lamivudine group experienced a new CDC Class C event (10 and 6 subjects through 144 weeks).
14.2iPrEx Trial
The iPrEx trial was a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled multinational study evaluating TRUVADA in 2,499 HIV-seronegative men or transgender women who have sex with men and with evidence of high risk behavior for HIV-1 infection. Evidence of high risk behavior included any one of the following reported to have occurred up to six months prior to study screening: no condom use during anal intercourse with an HIV-1 positive partner or a partner of unknown HIV status; anal intercourse with more than 3 sex partners; exchange of money, gifts, shelter or drugs for anal sex; sex with male partner and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infection; no consistent use of condoms with sex partner known to be HIV-1 positive.
All subjects received monthly HIV-1 testing, risk-reduction counseling, condoms and management of sexually transmitted infections. Of the 2,499 enrolled, 1,251 received TRUVADA and 1,248 received placebo. The mean age of subjects was 27 years, 5% were Asian, 9% Black, 18% White, and 72% Hispanic/Latino.
Subjects were followed for 4,237 person-years. The primary outcome measure for the study was the incidence of documented HIV seroconversion. At the end of treatment, emergent HIV-1 seroconversion was observed in 131 subjects, of which 48 occurred in the TRUVADA group and 83 occurred in the placebo group, indicating a 42% (95% CI: 18–60%) reduction in risk. Risk reduction was found to be higher (53%; 95% CI: 34–72%) among subjects who reported previous unprotected anal intercourse (URAI) at screening (732 and 753 subjects reported URAI within the last 12 weeks at screening in the TRUVADA and placebo groups, respectively). In a post-hoc case control study of plasma and intracellular drug levels in about 10% of study subjects, risk reduction appeared to be greatest in subjects with detectable intracellular tenofovir. Efficacy was therefore strongly correlated with adherence.
14.3Partners PrEP Trial
The Partners PrEP trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 3-arm trial conducted in 4,758 serodiscordant heterosexual couples in Kenya and Uganda to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TDF (N=1,589) and FTC/TDF (N=1,583) versus (parallel comparison) placebo (N=1,586), in preventing HIV-1 acquisition by the uninfected partner.
All subjects received monthly HIV-1 testing, evaluation of adherence, assessment of sexual behavior, and safety evaluations. Women were also tested monthly for pregnancy. Women who became pregnant during the trial had study drug interrupted for the duration of the pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The uninfected partner subjects were predominantly male (61–64% across study drug groups), and had a mean age of 33–34 years.
Following 7,827 person-years of follow up, 82 emergent HIV-1 seroconversions were reported, with an overall observed seroincidence rate of 1.05 per 100 person-years. Of the 82 seroconversions, 13 and 52 occurred in partner subjects randomized to TRUVADA and placebo, respectively. Two of the 13 seroconversions in the TRUVADA arm and 3 of the 52 seroconversions in the placebo arm occurred in women during treatment interruptions for pregnancy. The risk reduction for TRUVADA relative to placebo was 75% (95% CI: 55–87%). In a post-hoc case control study of plasma drug levels in about 10% of study subjects, risk reduction appeared to be greatest in subjects with detectable plasma tenofovir. Efficacy was therefore strongly correlated with adherence.
16 How Supplied/storage And Handling
TRUVADA tablets are available in bottles containing 30 tablets with child-resistant closure as follows:
- 100 mg of emtricitabine and 150 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 123 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) tablets are blue, oval-shaped, film-coated, debossed with "GSI" on one side and "703" on the other side (NDC 61958-0703-1).
- 133 mg of emtricitabine and 200 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 163 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) are blue, rectangular-shaped, film-coated, debossed with "GSI" on one side and "704" on the other side (NDC 61958-0704-1).
- 167 mg of emtricitabine and 250 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 204 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) are blue, modified capsule shaped, film-coated, debossed with "GSI" on one side and "705" on the other side (NDC 61958-0705-1).
- 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) are blue, capsule-shaped, film-coated, debossed with "GILEAD" on one side and "701" on the other side (NDC 61958-0701-1).
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Store at 25 °C (77 °F), excursions permitted to 15 °C–30 °C (59 °F–86 °F) (see USP Controlled Room Temperature).
- Keep container tightly closed
- Dispense only in original container
- Do not use if seal over bottle opening is broken or missing
17 Patient Counseling Information
As a part of patient counseling, healthcare providers must review the TRUVADA Medication Guide with every uninfected individual taking TRUVADA to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV.
Advise the patient to read FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
Important Information for All Patients and Uninfected Individuals
Advise patients and uninfected individuals that:
- The long term effects of TRUVADA are unknown.
- TRUVADA tablets are for oral ingestion only.
- Patients and uninfected individuals should not discontinue TRUVADA without first informing their physicians.
- Patients and uninfected individuals should remain under the care of a physician when using TRUVADA.
- It is important to take TRUVADA on a regular dosing schedule to avoid missing doses.
- Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported. Treatment with TRUVADA should be suspended in patients or uninfected individuals who develop clinical symptoms suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity (including nausea, vomiting, unusual or unexpected stomach discomfort, and weakness) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .
- Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are coinfected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV-1 and have discontinued TRUVADA. Before initiating TRUVADA, test all patients and uninfected individuals for HBV. All patients who are infected with HBV need close medical follow-up for several months after stopping TRUVADA to monitor for exacerbations of hepatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] .
- Renal impairment, including cases of acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome, has been reported in association with the use of VIREAD. TRUVADA should be avoided with concurrent or recent use of a nephrotoxic agent (e.g., high-dose or multiple NSAIDs) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] . Dosing interval of TRUVADA may need adjustment in HIV-1 infected patients with renal impairment. TRUVADA for a PrEP indication should not be used in HIV-1 uninfected individuals if estimated creatinine clearance is less than 60 mL/min. If a decrease in estimated creatinine clearance is observed in uninfected individuals while using TRUVADA for PrEP, evaluate potential causes and re-assess potential risks and benefits of continued use [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] .
- Do not administer TRUVADA with ATRIPLA, COMPLERA, EMTRIVA, GENVOYA, ODEFSEY, STRIBILD, or VIREAD; or with drugs containing lamivudine, including Combivir (lamivudine/zidovudine), Dutrebis (lamivudine/raltegravir) , Epivir or Epivir-HBV (lamivudine), Epzicom (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine), Triumeq (abacavir sulfate/dolutegravir/lamivudine), or Trizivir (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine/zidovudine) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] .
- Do not administer TRUVADA with HEPSERA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] .
- Decreases in bone mineral density have been observed with the use of VIREAD or TRUVADA. Consider bone monitoring in patients and uninfected individuals who have a history of pathologic bone fracture or at risk for osteopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].
- Patients and uninfected individuals should avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 or HBV infection:
- Do not share needles or other injection equipment.
- Do not share personal lis that can have blood or body fluids on them, like toothbrushes and razor blades.
- Do not have any kind of sex without protection. Always practice safer sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood.
- Patients and uninfected individuals should not breastfeed because the drugs in TRUVADA can be passed to the baby in breast milk, and it is not known whether they can harm the baby. HIV-positive women should also not breastfeed because of the risk of passing the HIV-1 virus to the baby.
Treatment of HIV-1 Infection
When TRUVADA is used in the treatment of HIV-infection, advise patients that:
- TRUVADA is not a cure for HIV-1 infection and patients may continue to experience illnesses associated with HIV-1 infection, including opportunistic infections.
- It is important to take TRUVADA in a regular dosing schedule with combination therapy to avoid missing doses.
- All patients with HIV-1 should be tested for hepatitis B virus (HBV) before initiating and monitored after discontinuing taking TRUVADA.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
When TRUVADA is used to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1, advise uninfected individuals about the importance of the following:
- Confirming that they are HIV-negative before starting to take TRUVADA to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1.
- TRUVADA should only be used as part of a complete prevention strategy including other prevention measures. In clinical trials, TRUVADA only protected some subjects from acquiring HIV-1.
- Using condoms consistently and correctly to lower the chance of sexual contact with any body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, or blood.
- Knowing their HIV status and the status of their partner(s).
- Getting tested regularly (at least every 3 months) for HIV-1 and ask their partner(s) to get tested as well.
- HIV-1 resistance substitutions may emerge in individuals with undetected HIV-1 infection who are taking TRUVADA, because TRUVADA alone does not constitute a complete regimen for HIV-1 treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]
- Reporting any symptoms of acute HIV-1 infection (flu-like symptoms) to their healthcare provider immediately.
- Signs and symptoms of acute infection include: fever, headache, fatigue, arthralgia, vomiting, myalgia, diarrhea, pharyngitis, rash, night sweats, and adenopathy (cervical and inguinal).
- Getting tested for other sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and gonorrhea that may facilitate HIV-1 transmission.
- Learning about sexual risk behavior and getting support to help reduce sexual risk behavior.
- Taking TRUVADA on a regular dosing schedule and strictly adhere to the recommended dosing schedule to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1. Uninfected individuals who miss doses are at greater risk of acquiring HIV-1 than those who do not miss doses [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].
- Women who are pregnant should learn about the risks and benefits of TRUVADA to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1 during their pregnancy.
- Encourage use of the Agreement Form for Initiating TRUVADA for PrEP of Sexually Acquired HIV-1 Infection.
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: April 2016 Medication Guide TRUVADA ® (tru-VAH-dah) (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) tablets Read this Medication Guide before you start taking TRUVADA and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
This Medication Guide provides information about two different ways that TRUVADA may be used (see the Medication Guide section " What is TRUVADA?" for important information about how TRUVADA may be used):
- to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection, and
- to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection in adults who are HIV-negative
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
What is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA?
TRUVADA can cause serious side effects, including:
- Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Your body normally makes lactic acid, but too much lactic acid is a serious medical emergency. It can be treated, but it can also lead to death.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms:
- weakness or being more tired than usual
- unusual muscle pain
- being short of breath or fast breathing
- nausea, vomiting, and stomach-area pain
- cold or blue hands and feet
- feel dizzy or lightheaded
- fast or abnormal heartbeats
- Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems can happen in people who take TRUVADA. In some cases these liver problems can lead to death. Your liver may become large and tender. You may develop fat in your liver when you take TRUVADA.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you get the following symptoms:
- your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow
- dark "tea-colored" urine
- light-colored stools
- loss of appetite for several days or longer
- nausea
- stomach-area pain
You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female, if you are very overweight (obese), or if you have been taking TRUVADA for a long time.
- If you also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and take TRUVADA, your hepatitis B may become worse if you stop taking TRUVADA.
- Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider.
- Do not run out of TRUVADA. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider before your TRUVADA is all gone.
- If your healthcare provider stops TRUVADA, your healthcare provider will need to watch you closely for several months to check your hepatitis B infection, or give you a medication to treat hepatitis B.
Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking TRUVADA.
For more information about side effects, see the section " What are the possible side effects of TRUVADA?" in this Medication Guide.
Other important information for people who take TRUVADA to help reduce their risk of getting HIV-1 infection:
Before taking TRUVADA to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 infection:
- You must be HIV-negative to start TRUVADA. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1 infection.
- Do not take TRUVADA to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-negative.
- Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. If you have flu-like symptoms, you could have recently become infected with HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider if you had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA or at any time while taking TRUVADA. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include:
- tiredness
- fever
- joint or muscle aches
- headache
- sore throat
- vomiting or diarrhea
- rash
- night sweats
- enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin
While you are taking TRUVADA to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1:
- Just taking TRUVADA may not keep you from getting HIV-1.
- You must continue using safer sex practices while you are taking TRUVADA to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1.
- You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA to reduce your risk of infection.
- Know your HIV-1 status and the HIV-1 status of your partners.
- Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months or when your healthcare provider tells you.
- Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and gonorrhea. These infections make it easier for HIV-1 to infect you.
- If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your healthcare provider right away. They may want to do more tests to be sure you are still HIV-negative.
- Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior.
- Have fewer sex partners.
- Do not miss any doses of TRUVADA. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection.
- If you do become HIV-positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1.
- If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, over time your HIV-1 may become harder to treat.
See the section " What should I avoid while taking TRUVADA?" and talk to your healthcare provider for more information about how to prevent HIV-1 infection.
What is TRUVADA?
TRUVADA contains the prescription medicines emtricitabine (EMTRIVA ®) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (VIREAD ®). TRUVADA is used:
- to treat HIV-1 infection when used with other HIV-1 medicines in adults and children who weigh at least 37 pounds (at least 17 kg).
- to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection when used with safer sex practices in:
- HIV-negative men who have sex with men, who are at high risk of getting infected with HIV-1 through sex.
- Male-female sex partners when one partner has HIV-1 infection and the other does not.
Use of TRUVADA to treat HIV-1 infection:
- When used with other HIV-1 medicines to treat HIV-1 infection, TRUVADA may help:
- Reduce the amount of HIV-1 in your blood. This is called "viral load".
- Increase the number of CD4+ (T) cells in your blood that help fight off other infections.
Reducing the amount of HIV-1 and increasing the CD4+ (T) cells in your blood may help improve your immune system. This may reduce your risk of death or getting infections that can happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections).
- TRUVADA does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. If you have HIV-1 infection, you must keep taking HIV-1 medicines to control HIV-1 infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses.
- It is not known if TRUVADA is safe and effective in children with HIV-1 infection who weigh less than 37 pounds (less than 17 kg).
Use of TRUVADA to reduce the risk of HIV-1 infection:
- When used with safer sex practices, TRUVADA may help to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection:
- TRUVADA works better to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 when the medicines are in your bloodstream before you are exposed to HIV-1.
Who should not take TRUVADA?
For people using TRUVADA to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection:
  TRUVADA can only help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 before you are infected. Do not take TRUVADA to help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 if:
- you already have HIV-1 infection. If you are HIV-positive, you need to take other medicines with TRUVADA to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1.
- you do not know your HIV-1 infection status. You may already be HIV-positive. You need to take other HIV-1 medicines with TRUVADA to treat HIV-1.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking TRUVADA?
Tell your healthcare provider if you:
- have liver problems including hepatitis B virus infection
- have kidney problems or receive kidney dialysis treatment
- have bone problems
- have any other medical conditions
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TRUVADA can harm your unborn baby. If you are a female who is taking TRUVADA to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection and you become pregnant while taking TRUVADA, talk to your healthcare provider to decide if you should keep taking TRUVADA. Pregnancy Registry: A pregnancy registry collects information about your health and the health of your baby. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take medicines to treat or prevent HIV-1 during pregnancy. For more information about the registry and how it works, talk to your healthcare provider.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
- You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby.
- Do not breastfeed if you take TRUVADA. TRUVADA can pass to your baby in your breast milk.
- Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Do not take TRUVADA if you also take any of the medicines uled below:
- medicines which also contain emtricitabine or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, (ATRIPLA ®, COMPLERA ®, EMTRIVA, GENVOYA ®, ODEFSEY ®, STRIBILD ®, or VIREAD). These medicines contain one or more of the same active ingredients as TRUVADA.
- medicines which contain tenofovir alafenamide (GENVOYA ® or ODEFSEY ®)
- medicines which contain lamivudine (Combivir, Dutrebis, Epivir, Epivir-HBV, Epzicom, Triumeq, or Trizivir)
- adefovir (HEPSERA ®)
TRUVADA may interact with other medicines. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:
- didanosine (Videx EC)
- atazanavir (Reyataz)
- ledipasvir with sofosbuvir (HARVONI ®)
- darunavir (Prezista)
- lopinavir with ritonavir (Kaletra)
Your healthcare provider may need to check you more often or change your dose if you take any of these medicines and TRUVADA.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a ul of them to show your healthcare provider or pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take TRUVADA?
- Take TRUVADA exactly as prescribed.
- Take TRUVADA by mouth, with or without food.
- Children who take TRUVADA are prescribed a lower strength tablet than adults.
- Children should swallow the tablet whole. Tell your healthcare provider if your child cannot swallow the tablet whole, because they may need a different HIV-1 medicine.
- Your healthcare provider will change the dose of TRUVADA as needed based on your child's weight.
- TRUVADA is usually taken 1 time each day. Take TRUVADA at the same time each day to keep TRUVADA blood levels constant.
- If you have kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to take TRUVADA less often.
- Do not miss any doses of TRUVADA. Missing a dose lowers the amount of medicine in your blood.
- If you miss a dose of TRUVADA, take it as soon as you remember that day. Do not take more than 1 dose of TRUVADA in a day. Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose. Call your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure what to do.
- Do not change your dose or stop taking TRUVADA without first talking with your healthcare provider. Stay under a healthcare provider's care when taking TRUVADA.
- Refill your TRUVADA prescription before you run out of medicine.
- If you take too much TRUVADA, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
- If you take TRUVADA to treat HIV-1 infection, you need to take other HIV-1 medicines. Your healthcare provider will tell you what medicines to take and how to take them.
- If you take TRUVADA to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1:
- you must also use other methods to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1. See the section " What should I avoid while taking TRUVADA?" in this Medication Guide.
- Take TRUVADA every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1.
What should I avoid while taking TRUVADA?
While taking TRUVADA, avoid doing things that increase your risk of getting HIV-1 or spreading HIV-1 to other people.
- See the section " What is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA?" at the beginning of this Medication Guide.
- Do not have any kind of sex without protection. Always practice safer sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom, to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal fluids, or blood.
- Do not share personal lis that can have blood or body fluids on them, such as toothbrushes and razor blades.
- Do not share or re-use needles or other injection equipment.
Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about how to prevent getting HIV-1 or spreading HIV-1 to other people.
What are the possible side effects of TRUVADA?
TRUVADA may cause serious side effects, including:
- See " What is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA?"
- New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. If you had kidney problems in the past or take another medicine that can cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your kidneys before you start and while you are taking TRUVADA. Your healthcare provider may tell you to take TRUVADA less often, or to stop taking TRUVADA if you have kidney problems.
- Bone problems can happen in some people who take TRUVADA. Bone problems include bone pain, or softening or thinning of bones, which may lead to fractures. Your healthcare provider may need to do tests to check your bones.
- Changes in body fat can happen in people who take HIV-1 medicines. The exact cause and long-term health effects of these problems are not known. The changes may include:
- increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck ("buffalo hump"), breast, and around the middle of your body (trunk)
- loss of fat from the legs, arms, and face
- Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when an HIV-1-infected person starts taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get stronger, and can then cause you to develop inflammation in areas of your body where infections may have been hiding for a long time. This inflammation may cause you to have minor symptoms, such as fever, but inflammation can also lead to serious problems. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having any new symptoms after starting TRUVADA for treatment of HIV-1 infection.
The most common side effects of TRUVADA in people taking TRUVADA to treat HIV-1 infection include:
- diarrhea
- nausea
- tiredness
- headache
- dizziness
- depression
- problems sleeping
- abnormal dreams
- rash
Common side effects in people who take TRUVADA to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection include:
- stomach-area (abdomen) pain
- headache
- decreased weight
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of TRUVADA. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store TRUVADA?
- Store TRUVADA at room temperature between 68 °F to 77 °F (20 °C to 25 °C).
- Keep TRUVADA in its original container and keep the container tightly closed.
- Do not use TRUVADA if seal over bottle opening is broken or missing.
Keep TRUVADA and all other medicines out of reach of children.
General information about TRUVADA.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those uled in a Medication Guide. Do not use TRUVADA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give TRUVADA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about TRUVADA. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about TRUVADA that is written for health professionals. For more information, call 1-800-445-3235 or go to www.TRUVADA.com.
What are the ingredients in TRUVADA?
Active ingredients: emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Inactive ingredients: Croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (gluten free). The 200 mg/300 mg strength tablets are coated with Opadry II Blue Y-30-10701, which contains FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. The 167 mg/250 mg, 133 mg/200 mg, and 100 mg/150 mg strength tablets are coated with Opadry II Blue, which contains FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.
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DRUG: Truvada
GENERIC: emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
DOSAGE: TABLET, FILM COATED
ADMINSTRATION: ORAL
NDC: 24236-303-21
COLOR: blue
SHAPE: OVAL
SCORE: No score
SIZE: 19 mm
IMPRINT: GILEAD;701
PACKAGING: 120 in 1 CANISTER
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):
- emtricitabine 200mg in 1
- tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300mg in 1
INACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):
- FD&C Blue No. 2
- aluminum oxide
- croscarmellose sodium
- hypromelloses
- titanium dioxide
- triacetin
- lactose monohydrate
- magnesium stearate
- starch, corn
- cellulose, microcrystalline
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