COMPLERA (emtricitabine)
COMPLERA is a fixed-dose combination of emtricitabine (FTC), rilpivirine (RPV), and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg. It is indicated for: (1) initial therapy in patients with no antiretroviral treatment history and HIV-1 RNA $\le$ 100,000 copies/mL, or (2) replacement of a stable antiretroviral regimen in patients who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL) for at least 6 months, with no history of treatment failure and no known resistance to the individual components.
How COMPLERA Works
COMPLERA consists of three antiretroviral agents belonging to two distinct classes. Emtricitabine and tenofovir DF are nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) that compete with natural substrates for incorporation into viral DNA, leading to chain termination. Rilpivirine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) that binds non-competitively to HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, causing a conformational change that inhibits the enzyme's activity. Together, these components prevent the conversion of HIV-1 RNA into DNA, thereby blocking viral replication.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2011-08-10
- Patent Cliff
- 2033
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET
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COMPLERA Approval History
What COMPLERA Treats
1 indicationsCOMPLERA is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2011. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- HIV-1 Infection
COMPLERA Boxed Warning
POSTTREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) have been reported in patients who are coinfected with HBV and HIV-1 and have discontinued products containing emtricitabine (FTC) and/or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), two of the components of COMPLERA. Closely monitor hepatic function with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV and discontinue COMPLERA. If appr...
WARNING: POSTTREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) have been reported in patients who are coinfected with HBV and HIV-1 and have discontinued products containing emtricitabine (FTC) and/or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), two of the components of COMPLERA. Closely monitor hepatic function with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV and discontinue COMPLERA. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . WARNING: POSTTREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) have been reported in patients coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV who have discontinued products containing emtricitabine (FTC) and/or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), two of the components of COMPLERA. Closely monitor hepatic function with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV and discontinue COMPLERA. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. ( 5.1 )
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Clinical Trial Registry
13 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05979311 VOGUE | 219816 | Ph 3 | active not recruiting | A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Using an Oral Once-daily 2 Drug Regimen Compared to an Oral Once-daily 3 Drug Regimen for the Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 in Adults Who Have Not Previously Taken Antiretroviral Therapy |
| NCT01400412 results posted | ACTG A5303 1U01AI068636 | Ph 2 | completed | Bone, Immunologic, and Virologic Effects of a Antiretroviral Regimen |
| NCT00799864 results posted | CR002677 TMC278-TiDP38-C213, 2008-001696-30 | Ph 2 | completed | A Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, Tolerability, and Antiviral Activity of Rilpivirine (TMC278) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Adolescents and Children Aged Greater Than or Equal to 6 Years |
| NCT02475915 | SEARCH 019 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | completed | Efficacy of VHM After Treatment Interruption in Subjects Initiating ART During Acute HIV Infection |
| NCT01505114 results posted | HPTN 069/A5305 (NEXT Prep) 11789, HPTN 069/A5305 | Ph 2 | completed | Evaluating the Safety and Tolerability of Antiretroviral Drug Regimens Used as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis to Prevent HIV Infection in At-Risk Men Who Have Sex With Men and in At-Risk Women |
| NCT01709084 SALIF results posted | CR100875 TMC278IFD3002 | Ph 3 | completed | A Clinical Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate/Emtricitabine/Rilpivirine (TDF/FTC/RPV) Versus TDF/FTC/Efavirenz (TDF/FTC/EFV) in Patients With Undetectable Plasma HIV-1 RNA on Current First-line Treatment |
| NCT04477096 | HS-10234-108 | Ph 1 | completed | Evaluation of Drug Interaction Between HS-10234 and Emtriccitabine |
| NCT01803074 results posted | 206739 2012-004124-38, AI468-002 | Ph 2 | completed | Study to Evaluate a HIV Drug for the Treatment of HIV Infection |
| NCT01335620 results posted | RTG_60 2010-022907-23 | Ph 4 | completed | The Safety, Pharmacokinetic Profile and Efficacy of Raltegravir in HIV-infected Patients at Least 60 Years of Age |
| NCT02116660 RANIA results posted | 0518-284 2013-001637-40, MK-0518-284 | Ph 2 | terminated | Evaluation of Renal Function, Efficacy, and Safety When Switching From Tenofovir/Emtricitabine Plus a Protease Inhibitor/Ritonavir, to a Combination of Raltegravir (MK-0518) Plus Nevirapine Plus Lamivudine in HIV-1 Participants With Suppressed Viremia and Impaired Renal Function (MK-0518-284) |
| NCT02904369 | A15-137 | Ph 1 | completed | PK and PD Study of Oral F/TAF for HIV Prevention |
| NCT02556268 | 17957 | Ph 1 | completed | Interaction With HIV Antiretroviral Agents |
| NCT00869960 results posted | F080428014 1K23AI074390-01A2 | Ph 4 | completed | Impact of Menstrual Cycle on Antiretroviral Pharmacokinetics in Healthy Women |
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
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COMPLERA FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)COMPLERA is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 Infection.
WARNING: POSTTREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) have been reported in patients who are coinfected with HBV and HIV-1 and have discontinued products containing emtricitabine (FTC) and/or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), two of the com...
COMPLERA Patents & Exclusivity
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