Biktarvy
Bictegravir · Emtricitabine · Tenofovir Alafenamide
Intended to relieve retroviral burden to support clinical immune preservation and target viral replicative enzymes.
- Categories
- HIV Management · Antivirals
- Active ingredients
- Bictegravir · Emtricitabine · Tenofovir Alafenamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg + 200mg + 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Biktarvy, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Biktarvy vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Biktarvy details
- Alternative names
- bictegravir, emtricitabine, tenofovir alafenamide
- Therapeutic class
- Integrase Inhibitor and Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antiretroviral Combination
- Contraindications
- concurrent dofetilide use; hypersensitivity to any component
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; fatigue; elevated serum lipids
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Gilead Sciences
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; St. John's Wort; Antacids
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children over two years.
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve retroviral burden to support clinical immune preservation and target viral replicative enzymes.
Mechanism of action
Blocks viral integrase and reverse transcriptase activities to prevent host chromosome entry and viral generation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safe based on prospective registry data. Breastfeeding: Not recommended in HIV-positive patients.
What you will receive
Biktarvy is the originator brand name, made by Gilead Sciences. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Gilead Sciences.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Bictegravir / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.