Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
- Brand Names
- Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage Form
- TABLET, FILM COATED
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
⚠ Boxed Warning (Black Box)
WARNING: POSTTREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) have been reported in HBV-infected patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in HBV-infected patients who discontinue anti-hepatitis B therapy, including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . WARNING: POSTTREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B S e e full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) have been reported in HBV-infected patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Hepatic function should be monitored closely in HBV-infected patients who discontinue tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. ( 5.1 )
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets is the brand name for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) (a prodrug of tenofovir) which is a fumaric acid salt of bis-isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl ester derivative of tenofovir. TDF is converted in vivo to tenofovir, an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (nucleotide) analog of adenosine 5’-monophosphate. Tenofovir exhibits activity against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. The chemical name of TDF is 9-[( R )-2- [[bis[[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy]methoxy]phosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1). It has a molecular formula of C 19 H 30 N 5 O 10 P
What Is Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets Used For?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a nucleotide analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor and an HBV reverse transcriptase inhibitor and is indicated: in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older weighing at least 10 kg. ( 1.1 ) for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older weighing at least 10 kg. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 HIV-1 Infection Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older weighing at least 10 kg. 1.2 Chronic Hepatitis B Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older weighing at least 10 kg.
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Testing: Prior to or when initiating tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets test for hepatitis B virus infection and HIV-1 infection. Prior to initiation and during use of Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, on a clinically appropriate schedule, assess serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein in all patients. In patients with chronic kidney disease, also assess serum phosphorous. ( 2.1 ) Recommended tablet dosage in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg: One tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg tablet once daily taken orally without regard to food. ( 2.2 ) Recommended dosage in pediatric patients at least 2 years of age and adults: Tablets: For patients weighing at least 17 kg who can swallow an intact tablet, one tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablet (150 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg, or 300 mg based on body weight) once daily taken orally without regard to food. ( 2.2 ) Recommended dosage in renally impaired adult patients: Creatinine clearance (CrCL) 30 to 49 mL/min: 300 mg every 48 hours. ( 2.4 ) CrCL10 to 29 mL/min: 300 mg every 72 to 96 hours. ( 2.4 ) Hemodialysis: 300 mg every 7 days or after approximately 12 hours of dialysis. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Testing Prior to Initiation of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for Treatment of HIV-1 Infection or Chronic Hepatitis B Prior to or when initiating tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, test patients for HBV infection and HIV-1 infection. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets alone should not be used in patients with HIV-1 infection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Prior to initiation and during use of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, on a clinically appropriate schedule, assess serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose and urine protein in all patients. In patients with chronic kidney disease, also assess serum phosphorus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. 2.2 Recommended Tablet Dosage in Adults and Pediatric Patients 2 Years and Older Weighing at Least 17 kg The recommended dosage of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablet in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg is one 300 mg tablet taken orally once daily without regard to food. The dosage for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets is the same for both HIV and HBV indications. The recommended dosage of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets tablet in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older weighing at least 17 kg is 8 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) per kg of body weight (up to a maximum of 300 mg) once daily. Dosage for pediatric patients 2 years and older weighing between 17 kg and 35 kg and able to swallow an intact tablet is provided in Table 1. Weight should be monitored periodically and the tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets dose adjusted accordingly. Table 1 Recommended Dosing for Patients 2 Years and Older and Weighing at Least 17 kg Using Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets Body Weight...
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Severe Acute Exacerbation of Hepatitis B in Patients with HBV Infection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Immune Reconstitution Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Bone Loss and Mineralization Defects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] . In HIV-infected adult subjects: Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, Grades 2 to 4) were rash, diarrhea, nausea, headache, pain, depression, and asthenia. ( 6.1 ) In HBV-infected subjects with compensated liver disease: Most common adverse reaction (all grades) was nausea (9%). ( 6.1 ) In HBV-infected subjects with decompensated liver disease: Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, all grades) were abdominal pain, nausea, insomnia, pruritus, vomiting, dizziness, and pyrexia. ( 6.1 ) In pediatric subjects: Adverse reactions in pediatric subjects were consistent with those observed in adults. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Chartwell RX, LLC. at 1-845-232-1683 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience 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. Adverse Reactions from Clinical Trials Experience in HIV-1 Infected Adults More than 12,000 subjects have been treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate alone or in combination with other antiretroviral medicinal products for periods of 28 days to 215 weeks in clinical trials and expanded access programs. A total of 1,544 subjects have received tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets 300 mg once daily in clinical trials; over 11,000 subjects have received tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in expanded access programs. The most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, Grades 2 to 4) identified from any of the 3 large controlled clinical trials include rash, diarrhea, headache, pain, depression, asthenia, and nausea. Clinical Trials in Treatment-Naïve HIV-1 Infected Adult Subjects In Trial 903, 600 antiretroviral- naïve subjects received tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (N=299) or stavudine (d4T) (N=301) administered in combination with lamivudine (3TC) and efavirenz (EFV) for 144 weeks. The most common adverse reactions were mild to moderate gastrointestinal events and dizziness. Mild adverse reactions (Grade 1) were common with a similar incidence in both arms and included dizziness, diarrhea, and nausea. Table 4 provides the treatment-emergent adverse reactions (Grades 2−4) occurring in greater than or equal to 5% of subjects treated in any treatment group. Table 4 Selected Adverse Reactions a (Grades 2 to 4) Reported in ≥5% in Any Treatment Group in Trial 903 (0 to 144 Weeks) Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate + 3 T C+EFV d4T+3TC+EFV N=299 N=301 Rash event b 18% 12% Headache 14% 17% Pain 13% 12% Diarrhea 11% 13% Depression 11% 10% Back pain 9% 8% Nausea 8% 9% Fever 8% 7% Abdominal pain 7% 12% Asthenia 6% 7% Anxiety 6% 6% Vomiting 5% 9% Insomnia 5% 8% Arthralgia 5% 7% Pneumonia 5% 5% Dyspepsia 4% 5% Dizziness 3% 6% Myalgia 3% 5% Lipodystrophyc 1% 8% Peripheral neuropathy d 1% 5% a. Frequencies of adverse reactions are based on all treatment-emergent adverse events, regardless of relationship to study drug. b. Rash event includes rash, pruritus, maculopapular rash, urticaria, vesiculobullous rash, and pustular rash. c. Lipodystrophy represents a variety of investigator-described adverse events not a protocol-defined syndrome. d. Peripheral neuropathy includes peripheral neuritis and neuropathy. La b o r a...
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate increases didanosine concentrations. Dose reduction and close monitoring for didanosine toxicity are warranted. ( 7.2 ) Coadministration decreases atazanavir concentrations. When coadministered with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, use atazanavir given with ritonavir. ( 7.2 ) Coadministration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with certain HIV-1 protease inhibitors or certain drugs to treat HCV increases tenofovir concentrations. Monitor for evidence of tenofovir toxicity. ( 7.2 ) Consult Full Prescribing Information prior to and during treatment for important drug interactions. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Drugs Affecting Renal Function Tenofovir is primarily eliminated by the kidneys [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . Coadministration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion may increase concentrations of tenofovir and/or the coadministered drug. Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ]. Drugs that decrease renal function may increase concentrations of tenofovir. In the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should not be administered in combination with HEPSERA (adefovir dipivoxil). 7.2 Established and Significant Interactions Table 12 provides a listing of established or clinically significant drug interactions. The drug interactions described are based on studies conducted with TDF [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. T ab l e 12 Established and Significant a D rug Interactions: Alteration in Dose or Regimen May Be Recommended Based on Drug Interaction Trials Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration b Clinical Comment NRTI: didanosine ↑ didanosine Patients receiving tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets and didanosine should be monitored closely for didanosine-associated adverse reactions. Discontinue didanosine in patients who develop didanosine-associated adverse reactions. 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 disoproxil fumarate with didanosine 400 mg daily. In patients weighing greater than 60 kg, reduce the didanosine dose to 250 mg when it is coadministered with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. In patients weighing less than 60 kg, reduce the didanosine dose to 200 mg when it is coadministered with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. When coadministered, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and Videx EC may be taken under fasted conditions or with a light meal (less than 400 kcal, 20% fat). HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors : atazanavir ↓ atazanavir When coadministered with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, atazanavir 300 mg should be given with ritonavir 100 mg....
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Overdosage
10 OVERDOSAGE If overdose occurs, the patient must be monitored for evidence of toxicity, and standard supportive treatment applied as necessary. Tenofovir is efficiently removed by hemodialysis with an extraction coefficient of approximately 54%. Following a single 300 mg dose of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablet, a four-hour hemodialysis session removed approximately 10% of the administered tenofovir dose.
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, 300 mg, are light blue, oval shaped, film-coated tablet, debossed “CE 54” on one side, plain on the other side and containing 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30s (NDC 62135-466-30) Store tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted from 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) ( See USP Controlled Room Temperature ). Keep the bottle tightly closed. Dispense only in original container. Do not use if seal over bottle opening is broken or missing.
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What are side effects?
Side effects are unwanted reactions that can occur when taking a medication. They range from mild (headache, nausea) to severe (allergic reactions, organ damage). Not everyone experiences side effects, and severity varies. Report any concerning side effects to your doctor.
What are drug interactions?
Drug interactions occur when a medication is affected by another drug, food, or supplement. Interactions can make medications less effective or cause dangerous side effects. Always tell your doctor about all medications and supplements you take.