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VIREAD (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) tablet, coated for oral use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2001
WARNINGS: LACTIC ACIDOSIS/SEVERE HEPATOMEGALY WITH STEATOSIS and POST TREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS
See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs, including VIREAD. (5.1)
Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in HBV-infected patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including VIREAD. Hepatic function should be monitored closely in these patients. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. (5.2)
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
Boxed Warning
8/2008, 11/2008
Indications and Usage (1.2)
8/2008
Dosage and Administration (2.1)
8/2008
Warnings and Precautions
Exacerbation of Hepatitis after Discontinuation of Treatment (5.2)
8/2008
Decreases in Bone Mineral Density (5.6)
11/2008
Early Virologic Failure (5.9)
11/2008
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
VIREAD is a nucleotide analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and HBV polymerase inhibitor.
Viread is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults. (1)
Viread is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults. (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Recommended dose for the treatment of HIV or chronic hepatitis B: 300 mg once daily taken orally without regard to food. (2.1)
Dose recommended in renal impairment:
Creatinine clearance 30–49 mL/min: 300 mg every 48 hours. (2.2)
Creatinine clearance 10–29 mL/min: 300 mg every 72 to 96 hours. (2.2)
Hemodialysis: 300 mg every 7 days or after approximately 12 hours of dialysis. (2.2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Tablets: 300 mg. (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None. (4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
New onset or worsening renal impairment: Can include acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome. Assess creatinine clearance (CrCl) before initiating treatment with VIREAD. Monitor CrCl and serum phosphorus in patients at risk. Avoid administering VIREAD with concurrent or recent use of nephrotoxic drugs, including HEPSERA. (5.3)
Products with same active ingredient: Do not use with other tenofovir-containing products (e.g., ATRIPLA and TRUVADA). (5.4)
HIV testing: HIV antibody testing should be offered to all HBV-infected patients before initiating therapy with VIREAD. VIREAD should only be used as part of an appropriate antiretroviral combination regimen in HIV-infected patients with or without HBV coinfection. (5.5)
Decreases in bone mineral density (BMD): Observed in HIV-infected patients. Consider monitoring BMD in patients with a history of pathologic fracture or who are at risk for osteopenia. (5.6)
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat: Observed in HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral combination therapy. (5.7)
Immune reconstitution syndrome: Observed in HIV-infected patients. May necessitate further eva luation and treatment. (5.8)
Triple nucleoside-only regimens: Early virologic failure has been reported in HIV-infected patients. Monitor carefully and consider treatment modification. (5.9)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
In HIV-infected patients: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥10%, Grades 2 – 4) are rash, diarrhea, headache, pain, depression, asthenia, and nausea. (6)
In HBV-infected patients: Most common adverse reaction (all grades) was nausea (9%). (6)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Gilead Sciences, Inc. at 1-800-GILEAD-5 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Didanosine: Coadministration increases didanosine concentrations. Use with caution and monitor for evidence of didanosine toxicity (e.g., pancreatitis, neuropathy). Consider dose reductions or discontinuations of didanosine if warranted. (7.1)
Atazanavir: Coadministration decreases atazanavir concentrations and increases tenofovir concentrations. Use atazanavir with VIREAD only with additional ritonavir; monitor for evidence of tenofovir toxicity. (7.2)
Lopinavir/ritonavir: Coadministration increases tenofovir concentrations. Monitor for evidence of tenofovir toxicity. (7.3)
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Pregnancy: Pregnancy registry available. Enroll patients by calling 1-800-258-4263.
Nursing mothers: Women infected with HIV should be instructed not to breast feed. (8.3)
Safety and efficacy not established in patients less than 18 years of age. (8.4)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling
Revised: 04/2010
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
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WARNINGS: LACTIC ACIDOSIS/SEVERE HEPATOMEGALY WITH STEATOSIS and POST TREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS
1INDICATIONS AND USAGE
1.1HIV-1 Infection
1.2Chronic Hepatitis B
2DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1Recommended Dose
2.2Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment
3DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
4CONTRAINDICATIONS
5WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis
5.2Exacerbation of Hepatitis after Discontinuation of Treatment
5.3New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment
5.4Coadministration with Other Products
5.5 Patients Coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV
5.6Decreases in Bone Mineral Density
5.7Fat Redistribution
5.8Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
5.9Early Virologic Failure
6ADVERSE REACTIONS
6.1Adverse Reactions from Clinical Trials Experience
6.2Postmarketing Experience
7DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1Didanosine
7.2Atazanavir
7.3Lopinavir/Ritonavir
7.4Drugs Affecting Renal Function
8USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1Pregnancy
8.3Nursing Mothers
8.4Pediatric Use
8.5Geriatric Use
8.6Patients with Impaired Renal Function
10OVERDOSAGE
11DESCRIPTION
12CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action
12.3Pharmacokinetics
12.4Microbiology
13NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
13.2Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology
14CLINICAL STUDIES
14.1Clinical Efficacy in Patients with HIV-1 Infection
14.2Clinical Efficacy in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B
16HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
17PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
17.1Information for Patients
17.2FDA-Approved Patient Labeling
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
WARNINGS: LACTIC ACIDOSIS/SEVERE HEPATOMEGALY WITH STEATOSIS and POST TREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS
Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs, including VIREAD, in combination with other antiretrovirals [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in HBV-infected patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including VIREAD. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who discontinue anti-hepatitis B therapy, including VIREAD. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
1INDICATIONS AND USAGE
1.1HIV-1 Infection
VIREAD® is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.
The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with VIREAD for the treatment of HIV-1 infection:
VIREAD should not be used in combination with TRUVADA® or ATRIPLA® [See Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
1.2Chronic Hepatitis B
VIREAD is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults.
The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with VIREAD for the treatment of HBV infection:
This indication is based on data from one year of treatment in primarily nucleoside-treatment-naïve adult patients with HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B with compensated liver disease [See Clinical Efficacy in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B (14.2)].
The numbers of patients in clinical trials who were nucleoside-experienced or who had lamivudine-associated mutations at baseline were too small to reach conclusions of efficacy [See Clinical Efficacy in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B (14.2)].
VIREAD has not been eva luated in patients with decompensated liver disease.
2DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1Recommended Dose
For the treatment of HIV-1 or chronic hepatitis B: The dose of VIREAD is 300 mg once daily taken orally, without regard to food.
In the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, the optimal duration of treatment is unknown.
2.2Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment
Significantly increased drug exposures occurred when VIREAD was administered to patients with moderate to severe renal impairment [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Therefore, the dosing interval of VIREAD should be adjusted in patients with baseline creatinine clearance <50 mL/min using the recommendations in Table 1. These dosing interval recommendations are based on modeling of single-dose pharmacokinetic data in non-HIV and non-HBV infected subjects with varying degrees of renal impairment, including end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis. The safety and effectiveness of these dosing interval adjustment recommendations have not been clinically eva luated in patients with moderate or severe 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 patients with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance 50–80 mL/min). Routine monitoring of calculated creatinine clearance and serum phosphorus should be performed in patients with mild renal impairment [See Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Table 1 Dosage Adjustment for Patients with Altered Creatinine Clearance
Creatinine Clearance
(mL/min)*
≥50
30–49
10–29
Hemodialysis Patients
*
Calculated using ideal (lean) body weight.
†
Generally once weekly assuming three hemodialysis sessions a week of approximately 4 hours duration. VIREAD should be administered following completion of dialysis.
Recommended 300 mg Dosing Interval
Every 24 hours
Every 48 hours
Every 72 to 96 hours
Every 7 days or after a total of approximately 12 hours of dialysis†
The pharmacokinetics of tenofovir have not been eva luated in non-hemodialysis patients with creatinine clearance <10 mL/min; therefore, no dosing recommendation is available for these patients.
3DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
VIREAD is available as tablets. Each tablet contains 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil. The tablets are almond-shaped, light blue, film-coated, and debossed with "GILEAD" and "4331" on one side and with "300" on the other side.
4CONTRAINDICATIONS
None.
5WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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, 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 with known risk factors for liver disease; however, cases have also been reported in patients with no known risk factors. Treatment with VIREAD should be suspended in any patient 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).
5.2Exacerbation of Hepatitis after Discontinuation of Treatment
Discontinuation of anti-HBV therapy, including VIREAD, may be associated with severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis. Patients infected with HBV who discontinue VIREAD should be closely monitored with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months after stopping treatment. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted.
5.3New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment
Tenofovir is 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 (6.2)].
It is recommended that creatinine clearance be calculated in all patients prior to initiating therapy and as clinically appropriate during therapy with VIREAD. Routine monitoring of calculated creatinine clearance and serum phosphorus should be performed in patients at risk for renal impairment.
Dosing interval adjustment of VIREAD and close monitoring of renal function are recommended in all patients with creatinine clearance <50 mL/min [See Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. No safety or efficacy data are available in patients with renal impairment who received VIREAD using these dosing guidelines, so the potential benefit of VIREAD therapy should be assessed against the potential risk of renal toxicity.
VIREAD should be avoided with concurrent or recent use of a nephrotoxic agent.
5.4Coadministration with Other Products
VIREAD should not be used in combination with the fixed-dose combination products TRUVADA or ATRIPLA since tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a component of these products.
VIREAD should not be administered in combination with HEPSERA® (adefovir dipivoxil) [See Drug Interactions (7.4)].
5.5 Patients Coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV
Due to the risk of development of HIV-1 resistance, VIREAD should only be used in HIV-1 and HBV coinfected patients as part of an appropriate antiretroviral combination regimen.
HIV-1 antibody testing should be offered to all HBV-infected patients before initiating therapy with VIREAD. It is also recommended that all patients with HIV-1 be tested for the presence of chronic hepatitis B before initiating treatment with VIREAD.
5.6Decreases in Bone Mineral Density
Bone mineral density (BMD) monitoring should be considered for patients who have a history of pathologic bone fracture or are at risk for osteopenia. Although the effect of supplementation with calcium and vitamin D was not studied, such supplementation may be beneficial for all patients. If bone abnormalities are suspected then appropriate consultation should be obtained.
In HIV-infected patients treated with VIREAD in Study 903 through 144 weeks, decreases from baseline in BMD were seen at the lumbar spine and hip in both arms of the study. At Week 144, there was a significantly greater mean percentage decrease from baseline in BMD at the lumbar spine in patients receiving VIREAD + lamivudine + efavirenz (-2.2% ± 3.9) compared with patients receiving stavudine + lamivudine + efavirenz (-1.0% ± 4.6). Changes in BMD at the hip were similar between the two treatment groups (-2.8% ± 3.5 in the VIREAD group vs. -2.4% ± 4.5 in the stavudine group). In both groups, the majority of the reduction in BMD occurred in the first 24–48 weeks of the study and this reduction was sustained through Week 144. Twenty-eight percent of VIREAD-treated patients vs. 21% of the stavudine-treated patients lost at least 5% of BMD at the spine or 7% of BMD at the hip. Clinically relevant fractures (excluding fingers and toes) were reported in 4 patients in the VIREAD group and 6 patients in the stavudine group. In addition, there were significant increases in biochemical markers of bone metabolism (serum bone-specific alkaline phosphatase, serum osteocalcin, serum C-telopeptide, and urinary N-telopeptide) in the VIREAD group relative to the stavudine group, suggesting increased bone turnover. Serum parathyroid hormone levels and 1,25 Vitamin D levels were also higher in the VIREAD group. Except for bone specific alkaline phosphatase, these changes resulted in values that remained within the normal range. The effects of VIREAD-associated changes in BMD and biochemical markers on long-term bone health and future fracture risk are unknown.
Cases of osteomalacia (associated with proximal renal tubulopathy and which may contribute to fractures) have been reported in association with the use of VIREAD [See Adverse Reactions (6.2)].
The bone effects of VIREAD have not been studied in patients with chronic HBV infection.
5.7Fat Redistribution
In HIV-infected patients 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 patients receiving combination antiretroviral therapy. The mechanism and long-term consequences of these events are currently unknown. A causal relationship has not been established.
5.8Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in HIV-infected patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including VIREAD. During the initial phase of combination antiretroviral treatment, 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 eva luation and treatment.
5.9Early Virologic Failure
Clinical studies in HIV-infected patients 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 virological 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.
6ADVERSE 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 Exacerbation of Hepatitis [See Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment [See Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Decreases in Bone Mineral Density [See Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Immune Reconstitution Syndrome [See Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].
6.1Adverse Reactions from 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.
Clinical Trials in Patients with HIV Infection
More than 12,000 patients have been treated with VIREAD alone or in combination with other antiretroviral medicinal products for periods of 28 days to 215 weeks in clinical trials and expanded access studies. A total of 1,544 patients have received VIREAD 300 mg once daily in clinical trials; over 11,000 patients have received VIREAD in expanded access studies.
The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥10%, Grades 2–4) identified from any of the 3 large controlled clinical trials include rash, diarrhea, headache, pain, depression, asthenia, and nausea.
Treatment-Naïve Patients
Study 903 - Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions seen in a double-blind comparative controlled study in which 600 treatment-naïve patients received VIREAD (N=299) or stavudine (N=301) in combination with lamivudine and efavirenz for 144 weeks (Study 903) 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. Selected treatment-emergent moderate to severe adverse reactions are summarized in Table 2.
Table 2 Selected Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions* (Grades 2–4) Reported in ≥5% in Any Treatment Group in Study 903 (0–144 Weeks)
VIREAD + 3TC + EFV
d4T + 3TC + EFV
N=299
N=301
*
Frequencies of adverse reactions are based on all treatment-emergent adverse events, regardless of relationship to study drug.
†
Lipodystrophy represents a variety of investigator-described adverse events not a protocol-defined syndrome.
‡
Peripheral neuropathy includes peripheral neuritis and neuropathy.
§
Rash event includes rash, pruritus, maculopapular rash, urticaria, vesiculobullous rash, and pustular rash.
Body as a Whole
Headache
14%
17%
Pain
13%
12%
Fever
8%
7%
Abdominal pain
7%
12%
Back pain
9%
8%
Asthenia
6%
7%
Digestive System
Diarrhea
11%
13%
Nausea
8%
9%
Dyspepsia
4%
5%
Vomiting
5%
9%
Metabolic Disorders
Lipodystrophy†
1%
8%
Musculoskeletal
Arthralgia
5%
7%
Myalgia
3%
5%
Nervous System
Depression
11%
10%
Insomnia
5%
8%
Dizziness
3%
6%
Peripheral neuropathy‡
1%
5%
Anxiety
6%
6%
Respiratory
Pneumonia
5%
5%
Skin and Appendages
Rash event§
18%
12%
Laboratory Abnormalities: With the exception of fasting cholesterol and fasting triglyceride elevations that were more common in the stavudine group (40% and 9%) compared with VIREAD (19% and 1%) respectively, laboratory abnormalities observed in this study occurred with similar frequency in the VIREAD and stavudine treatment arms. A summary of Grade 3 and 4 laboratory abnormalities is provided in Table 3.
Table 3 Grade 3/4 Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥1% of VIREAD-Treated Patients in Study 903 (0–144 Weeks)
VIREAD + 3TC + EFV
d4T + 3TC + EFV
N=299
N=301
Any ≥ Grade 3 Laboratory Abnormality
36%
42%
Fasting Cholesterol
(>240 mg/dL)
19%
40%
Creatine Kinase
(M: >990 U/L)
(F: >845 U/L)
12%
12%
Serum Amylase (>175 U/L)
9%
8%
AST
(M: >180 U/L)
(F: >170 U/L)
5%
7%
ALT
(M: >215 U/L)
(F: >170 U/L)
4%
5%
Hematuria (>100 RBC/HPF)
7%
7%
Neutrophils (<750/mm3)
3%
1%
Fasting Triglycerides (>750 mg/dL)
1%
9%
Study 934 - Treatment Emergent Adverse Reactions: In Study 934, 511 antiretroviral-naïve patients received either VIREAD + EMTRIVA® administered in combination with efavirenz (N=257) or zidovudine/lamivudine administered in combination with efavirenz (N=254). Adverse reactions observed in this study were generally consistent with those seen in previous studies in treatment-experienced or treatment-naïve patients (Table 4).
Table 4 Selected Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions* (Grades 2–4) Reported in ≥5% in Any Treatment Group in Study 934 (0–144 Weeks)
VIREAD† + FTC + EFV
AZT/3TC + EFV
N=257
N=254
*
Frequencies of adverse reactions are based on all treatment-emergent adverse events, regardless of relationship to study drug.
†
From Weeks 96 to 144 of the study, patients received TRUVADA with efavirenz in place of VIREAD + EMTRIVA with efavirenz.
‡
Rash event includes rash, exfoliative rash, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash pruritic, and rash vesicular.
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‡
7%
9%
Laboratory Abnormalities: Laboratory abnormalities observed in this study were generally consistent with those seen in previous studies (Table 5).
Table 5 Significant Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥1% of Patients in Any Treatment Group in Study 934 (0–144 Weeks)
VIREAD* + FTC + EFV
AZT/3TC + EFV
N=257
N=254
*
From Weeks 96 to 144 of the study, patients received TRUVADA with efavirenz in place of VIREAD + EMTRIVA with efavirenz.
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/mm3)
3%
5%
Fasting Triglycerides (>750 mg/dL)
4%
2%
Treatment-Experienced Patients
Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions: The adverse reactions seen in treatment experienced patients were generally consistent with those seen in treatment naïve patients including mild to moderate gastrointestinal events, such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and flatulence. Less than 1% of patients discontinued participation in the clinical studies due to gastrointestinal adverse reactions (Study 907).
A summary of moderate to severe, treatment-emergent adverse reactions that occurred during the first 48 weeks of Study 907 is provided in Table 6.
Table 6 Selected Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions* (Grades 2–4) Reported in ≥3% in Any Treatment Group in Study 907 (0–48 Weeks)
VIREAD
(N=368)
(Week 0–24)
Placebo
(N=182)
(Week 0–24)
VIREAD
(N=368)
(Week 0–48)
Placebo Crossover to VIREAD
(N=170)
(Week 24–48)
*
Frequencies of adverse reactions are based on all treatment-emergent adverse events, regardless of relationship to study drug.
†
Peripheral neuropathy includes peripheral neuritis and neuropathy.
‡
Rash event includes rash, pruritus, maculopapular rash, urticaria, vesiculobullous rash, and pustular rash.