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WARNING: POSTTREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS

Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in HBV-infected patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including Tenvir. 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 Tenvir. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted .

WARNING: POSTTREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS

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Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in HBV-infected patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including Tenvir. Hepatic function should be monitored closely in these patients. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. (5.1)

Indications and Usage (1.1)	04/2017
Boxed Warning, Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly With Steatosis	Removed 04/2017
Warnings and Precautions, Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis (5.3)	04/2017
Warnings and Precautions, Coadministration with Other Products (5.4)	04/2017
Warnings and Precautions, Fat Redistribution	Removed 04/2017

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Tenvir is a nucleotide analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor and an HBV reverse transcriptase inhibitor.

• Tenvir 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.
• Tenvir is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. (1)

1.1 HIV-1 Infection

Tenvir^® 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.

The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with Tenvir for the treatment of HIV-1 infection:

• Tenvir should not be used in combination with ATRIPLA^®, COMPLERA^®, DESCOVY^®, GENVOYA^®, ODEFSEY^®, STRIBILD^®, TRUVADA^®, or VEMLIDY^® .

1.2 Chronic Hepatitis B

Tenvir is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.

The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with Tenvir for the treatment of HBV infection:

• The indication in adults is based on safety and efficacy data from treatment of subjects who were nucleoside-treatment-naïve and subjects who were treatment-experienced with documented resistance to lamivudine. Subjects were adults with HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B with compensated liver disease.
• Tenvir was evaluated in a limited number of subjects with chronic hepatitis B and decompensated liver disease .
• The numbers of subjects in clinical trials who had adefovir resistance-associated substitutions at baseline were too small to reach conclusions of efficacy.

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

• Recommended dose for the treatment of HIV-1 or chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older : 300 mg once daily taken orally without regard to food. (2.1)
• Recommended dose for the treatment of HIV-1 in pediatric patients (2 to less than 12 years of age):
  • Tablets: For pediatric patients weighing greater than or equal to 17 kg who can swallow an intact tablet, one Tenvir tablet (150, 200, 250 or 300 mg based on body weight) once daily taken orally without regard to food. (2.2)
  • Oral powder: 8 mg/kg Tenvir oral powder (up to a maximum of 300 mg) once daily with food. (2.2)
• Dose recommended in renal impairment in adults:
  • Creatinine clearance 30−49 mL/min: 300 mg every 48 hours. (2.3)
  • Creatinine clearance 10−29 mL/min: 300 mg every 72 to 96 hours. (2.3)
  • Hemodialysis: 300 mg every 7 days or after approximately 12 hours of dialysis. (2.3)

2.1 Recommended Dose in Adults and Pediatric Patients 12 Years of Age and Older (35 kg or more)

For the treatment of HIV-1 or chronic hepatitis B: The dose is one 300 mg Tenvir tablet once daily taken orally, without regard to food.

For patients unable to swallow Tenvir tablets, the oral powder formulation (7.5 scoops) may be used.

In the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, the optimal duration of treatment is unknown. Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients with chronic hepatitis B weighing less than 35 kg have not been established.

2.2 Recommended Dose in Pediatric Patients 2 Years to Less than 12 Years of Age

HIV-1 Infection

For the treatment of HIV-1 in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older, the recommended oral dose of Tenvir is 8 mg of Tenvir per kilogram of body weight (up to a maximum of 300 mg) once daily administered as oral powder or tablets.

Tenvir oral powder should be measured only with the supplied dosing scoop. One level scoop delivers 1 g of powder which contains 40 mg of tenofovir DF. Tenvir oral powder should be mixed in a container with 2 to 4 ounces of soft food not requiring chewing (e.g., applesauce, baby food, yogurt). The entire mixture should be ingested immediately to avoid a bitter taste. Do not administer Tenvir oral powder in a liquid as the powder may float on top of the liquid even after stirring. Further patient instructions on how to administer Tenvir oral powder with the supplied dosing scoop are provided in the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).

Tenvir is also available as tablets in 150, 200, 250, and 300 mg strengths for pediatric patients who weigh greater than or equal to 17 kg and who are able to reliably swallow intact tablets. The dose is one tablet once daily taken orally, without regard to food.

Tables 1 and 2 contain dosing recommendations for Tenvir oral powder and tablets based on body weight. Weight should be monitored periodically and the Tenvir dose adjusted accordingly.

Body Weight Kilogram (kg)	Oral Powder Once Daily Scoops of Powder
10 to <12	2
12 to <14	2.5
14 to <17	3
17 to <19	3.5
19 to <22	4
22 to <24	4.5
24 to <27	5
27 to <29	5.5
29 to <32	6
32 to <34	6.5
34 to <35	7
≥35	7.5

Body Weight Kilogram (kg)	Tablets Once Daily
17 to <22	150 mg
22 to <28	200 mg
28 to <35	250 mg
≥35	300 mg

Chronic Hepatitis B

Safety and efficacy of Tenvir in patients younger than 12 years of age have not been established.

2.3 Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment in Adults

Significantly increased drug exposures occurred when Tenvir was administered to subjects with moderate to severe renal impairment . Therefore, the dosing interval of Tenvir tablets 300 mg should be adjusted in patients with baseline creatinine clearance below 50 mL/min using the recommendations in Table 3. 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 evaluated in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment; therefore, clinical response to treatment and renal function should be closely monitored in these patients . There are no data to recommend use of Tenvir tablets 150, 200, or 250 mg or Tenvir oral powder in patients with renal impairment.

No dose adjustment of Tenvir tablets 300 mg is necessary for patients with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance 50–80 mL/min). Routine monitoring of estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose, and urine protein should be performed in patients with mild renal impairment .

	Creatinine Clearance (mL/min)Calculated using ideal (lean) body weight.			Hemodialysis Patients
	≥50	30–49	10–29
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 dialysisGenerally once weekly assuming three hemodialysis sessions a week of approximately 4 hours' duration. Tenvir should be administered following completion of dialysis.

The pharmacokinetics of tenofovir have not been evaluated in non-hemodialysis patients with creatinine clearance below 10 mL/min; therefore, no dosing recommendation is available for these patients.

No data are available to make dose recommendations in pediatric patients with renal impairment.

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Tenvir is available as tablets or as an oral powder.

Tenvir tablets 150 mg contain 150 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 123 mg of tenofovir disoproxil. The tablets are triangle shaped, white, film coated, and debossed with "GSI" on one side and "150" on the other side.

Tenvir tablets 200 mg contain 200 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 163 mg of tenofovir disoproxil. The tablets are round shaped, white, film coated, and debossed with "GSI" on one side and "200" on the other side.

Tenvir tablets 250 mg contain 250 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 204 mg of tenofovir disoproxil. The tablets are capsule shaped, white, film coated, and debossed with "GSI" on one side and "250" on the other side.

Tenvir tablets 300 mg contain 300 mg of tenofovir DF, 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.

The oral powder consists of white, taste-masked, coated granules containing 40 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 33 mg of tenofovir disoproxil, per level scoop. Each level scoop contains 1 gram of oral powder.

• Tablets: 150, 200, 250 and 300 mg (3)
• Oral Powder: 40 mg per 1 g of oral powder (3)

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

None.

None. (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 Tenvir. In patients at risk for renal dysfunction, assess estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose, and urine protein before initiating treatment with Tenvir and periodically during treatment. Avoid administering Tenvir with concurrent or recent use of nephrotoxic drugs.
• Lactic acidosis/severe hepatomegaly with steatosis: Discontinue treatment in patients who develop symptoms or laboratory findings suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity. (5.3)
• Coadministration with other products: Do not use with other tenofovir-containing products (e.g., ATRIPLA, COMPLERA, DESCOVY, GENVOYA, ODEFSEY, STRIBILD, TRUVADA, or VEMLIDY). Do not administer in combination with HEPSERA. (5.4)
• HIV testing: HIV antibody testing should be offered to all HBV-infected patients before initiating therapy with Tenvir. Tenvir 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): Consider assessment of BMD in patients with a history of pathologic fracture or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss. (5.6)
• Immune reconstitution syndrome: Observed in HIV-infected patients. 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)

5.1 Exacerbation of Hepatitis after Discontinuation of Treatment

Discontinuation of anti-HBV therapy, including Tenvir, may be associated with severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis. Patients infected with HBV who discontinue Tenvir 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.

5.2 New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment

Tenofovir is principally eliminated by the kidney. Renal impairment, including cases of acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome, has been reported with the use of Tenvir .

It is recommended that estimated creatinine clearance be assessed in all patients prior to initiating therapy and as clinically appropriate during therapy with Tenvir. 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 Tenvir, and periodically during Tenvir therapy.

Dosing interval adjustment of Tenvir and close monitoring of renal function are recommended in all patients with creatinine clearance below 50 mL/min . No safety or efficacy data are available in patients with renal impairment who received Tenvir using these dosing guidelines, so the potential benefit of Tenvir therapy should be assessed against the potential risk of renal toxicity.

Tenvir should be avoided with concurrent or recent use of a nephrotoxic agent (e.g., high-dose or multiple non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)) . 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 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.

5.3 Lactic 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 tenofovir DF, alone or in combination with other antiretrovirals. Treatment with Tenvir 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).

5.4 Coadministration with Other Products

Tenvir should not be used in combination with other drugs containing tenofovir DF or tenofovir alafenamide, including ATRIPLA, COMPLERA, DESCOVY, GENVOYA, ODEFSEY, STRIBILD, TRUVADA, or VEMLIDY. Tenvir should not be administered in combination with HEPSERA .

5.5 Patients Coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV

Due to the risk of development of HIV-1 resistance, Tenvir 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 Tenvir. It is also recommended that all patients with HIV-1 be tested for the presence of chronic hepatitis B before initiating treatment with Tenvir.

5.6 Bone Effects

Bone Mineral Density:

In clinical trials in HIV-1 infected adults, Tenvir was associated with slightly greater decreases in bone mineral density and increases in biochemical markers of bone metabolism, suggesting increased bone turnover relative to comparators. Serum parathyroid hormone levels and 1,25 Vitamin D levels were also higher in subjects receiving Tenvir .

Clinical trials evaluating Tenvir 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 VIREAD-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 .

The effects of VIREAD-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 adults 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 for all patients. 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 Tenvir . 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.

5.7 Immune Reconstitution Syndrome

Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in HIV-infected patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including Tenvir. 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 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.

5.8 Early Virologic Failure

Clinical trials in HIV-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 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.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling:

• Severe Acute Exacerbation of Hepatitis .
• New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment .
• Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis .
• Bone Effects .
• Immune Reconstitution Syndrome .

• In HIV-infected adult subjects: Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, Grades 2–4) are rash, diarrhea, headache, pain, depression, asthenia, and nausea. (6.1)
• In HBV-infected subjects with compensated liver disease: Most common adverse reaction (all grades) was nausea (9%). (6.1)
• In pediatric subjects: Adverse reactions in pediatric subjects were consistent with those observed in adults. (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)

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

6.1 Adverse 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 Adult Patients with HIV-1 Infection

More than 12,000 subjects have been treated with Tenvir 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 1544 subjects have received Tenvir 300 mg once daily in clinical trials; over 11,000 subjects have received Tenvir in expanded access programs.

The most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 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 trial in which 600 treatment-naïve subjects received Tenvir (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 4.

	VIREAD+3TC+EFV	d4T+3TC+EFV
	N=299	N=301
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
LipodystrophyLipodystrophy represents a variety of investigator-described adverse events not a protocol-defined syndrome.	1%	8%
Musculoskeletal
Arthralgia	5%	7%
Myalgia	3%	5%
Nervous System
Depression	11%	10%
Insomnia	5%	8%
Dizziness	3%	6%
Peripheral neuropathyPeripheral neuropathy includes peripheral neuritis and neuropathy.	1%	5%
Anxiety	6%	6%
Respiratory
Pneumonia	5%	5%
Skin and Appendages
Rash eventRash event includes rash, pruritus, maculopapular rash, urticaria, vesiculobullous rash, and pustular rash.	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 Tenvir (19% and 1%), respectively, laboratory abnormalities observed in this trial occurred with similar frequency in the Tenvir and stavudine treatment arms. A summary of Grades 3–4 laboratory abnormalities is provided in Table 5.

	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 subjects received either Tenvir + EMTRIVA^® administered in combination with efavirenz (N=257) or zidovudine/lamivudine administered in combination with efavirenz (N=254). Adverse reactions observed in this trial were generally consistent with those seen in previous studies in treatment-experienced or treatment-naïve subjects (Table 6).

Changes in Bone Mineral Density

In HIV-1 infected adult subjects in Study 903, there was a significantly greater mean percentage decrease from baseline in BMD at the lumbar spine in subjects receiving Tenvir + lamivudine + efavirenz (−2.2% ± 3.9) compared with subjects receiving stavudine + lamivudine + efavirenz (−1.0% ± 4.6) through 144 weeks. Changes in BMD at the hip were similar between the two treatment groups (−2.8% ± 3.5 in the Tenvir 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 trial and this reduction was sustained through Week 144. Twenty-eight percent of VIREAD-treated subjects vs. 21% of the stavudine-treated subjects 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 subjects in the Tenvir group and 6 subjects 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) and higher serum parathyroid hormone levels and 1,25 Vitamin D levels in the Tenvir group relative to the stavudine group; however, except for bone-specific alkaline phosphatase, these changes resulted in values that remained within the normal range .

	TenvirFrom Weeks 96 to 144 of the trial, subjects received TRUVADA with efavirenz in place of Tenvir + EMTRIVA with efavirenz.+FTC+EFV	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 eventRash event includes rash, exfoliative rash, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculopapular, rash pruritic, and rash vesicular.	7%	9%

Laboratory Abnormalities: Laboratory abnormalities observed in this trial were generally consistent with those seen in previous trials (Table 7).

	TenvirFrom Weeks 96 to 144 of the trial, subjects received TRUVADA with efavirenz in place of Tenvir + EMTRIVA with efavirenz.+FTC+EFV	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/mm3)	3%	5%
Fasting Triglycerides (>750 mg/dL)	4%	2%

Treatment-Experienced Patients

Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions: The adverse reactions seen in treatment-experienced subjects were generally consistent with those seen in treatment-naïve subjects including mild to moderate gastrointestinal events, such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and flatulence. Less than 1% of subjects discontinued participation in the clinical trials 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 8.

	Tenvir (N=368) (Week 0−24)	Placebo (N=182) (Week 0−24)	Tenvir (N=368) (Week 0−48)	Placebo Crossover to Tenvir (N=170) (Week 24−48)
Body as a Whole
Asthenia	7%	6%	11%	1%
Pain	7%	7%	12%	4%
Headache	5%	5%	8%	2%
Abdominal pain	4%	3%	7%	6%
Back pain	3%	3%	4%	2%
Chest pain	3%	1%	3%	2%
Fever	2%	2%	4%	2%
Digestive System
Diarrhea	11%	10%	16%	11%
Nausea	8%	5%	11%	7%
Vomiting	4%	1%	7%	5%
Anorexia	3%	2%	4%	1%
Dyspepsia	3%	2%	4%	2%
Flatulence	3%	1%	4%	1%
Respiratory
Pneumonia	2%	0%	3%	2%
Nervous System
Depression	4%	3%	8%	4%
Insomnia	3%	2%	4%	4%
Peripheral neuropathyPeripheral neuropathy includes peripheral neuritis and neuropathy.	3%	3%	5%	2%
Dizziness	1%	3%	3%	1%
Skin and Appendage
Rash eventRash event includes rash, pruritus, maculopapular rash, urticaria, vesiculobullous rash, and pustular rash.	5%	4%	7%	1%
Sweating	3%	2%	3%	1%
Musculoskeletal
Myalgia	3%	3%	4%	1%
Metabolic
Weight loss	2%	1%	4%	2%

Laboratory Abnormalities: Laboratory abnormalities observed in this trial occurred with similar frequency in the Tenvir and placebo-treated groups. A summary of Grades 3–4 laboratory abnormalities is provided in Table 9.

	Tenvir (N=368) (Week 0−24)	Placebo (N=182) (Week 0−24)	Tenvir (N=368) (Week 0−48)	Placebo Crossover to Tenvir (N=170) (Week 24−48)
Any ≥ Grade 3 Laboratory Abnormality	25%	38%	35%	34%
Triglycerides (>750 mg/dL)	8%	13%	11%	9%
Creatine Kinase (M: >990 U/L; F: >845 U/L)	7%	14%	12%	12%
Serum Amylase (>175 U/L)	6%	7%	7%	6%
Glycosuria (≥3+)	3%	3%	3%	2%
AST (M: >180 U/L; F: >170 U/L)	3%	3%	4%	5%
ALT (M: >215 U/L; F: >170 U/L)	2%	2%	4%	5%
Serum Glucose (>250 U/L)	2%	4%	3%	3%
Neutrophils (<750/mm3)	1%	1%	2%	1%

Clinical Trials in Pediatric Subjects 2 Years of Age and Older with HIV-1 Infection

Assessment of adverse reactions is based on two randomized trials (Studies 352 and 321) in 184 HIV-1 infected pediatric subjects (2 to less than 18 years of age) who received treatment with Tenvir (N=93) or placebo/active comparator (N=91) in combination with other antiretroviral agents for 48 weeks. The adverse reactions observed in subjects who received treatment with Tenvir were consistent with those observed in clinical trials in adults.

Eighty-nine pediatric subjects (2 to less than 12 years of age) received Tenvir 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 .

Changes in Bone Mineral Density:

Clinical trials in HIV-1 infected children and adolescents evaluated BMD changes. In Study 321 (12 to less than 18 years), the mean rate of BMD gain at Week 48 was less in the Tenvir compared to the placebo treatment group. Six Tenvir treated subjects and one placebo treated subject had significant (greater than 4%) lumbar spine BMD loss at Week 48. Changes from baseline BMD Z-scores were −0.341 for lumbar spine and −0.458 for total body in the 28 subjects who were treated with Tenvir for 96 weeks. In Study 352 (2 to less than 12 years), the mean rate of BMD gain in lumbar spine at Week 48 was similar between the Tenvir and the d4T or AZT treatment groups. Total body BMD gain was less in the Tenvir compared to the d4T or AZT treatment groups. One VIREAD-treated subject and none of the d4T or AZT-treated subjects experienced significant (greater than 4%) lumbar spine BMD loss at Week 48. Changes from baseline in BMD Z scores were −0.012 for lumbar spine and −0.338 for total body in the 64 subjects who were treated with Tenvir for 96 weeks. In both trials, skeletal growth (height) appeared to be unaffected .

Clinical Trials in Adult Subjects with Chronic Hepatitis B and Compensated Liver Disease

Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions: In controlled clinical trials in 641 subjects with chronic hepatitis B (0102 and 0103), more subjects treated with Tenvir during the 48-week double-blind period experienced nausea: 9% with Tenvir versus 2% with HEPSERA. Other treatment-emergent adverse reactions reported in more than 5% of subjects treated with Tenvir included: abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, nasopharyngitis, back pain, and skin rash.

During the open-label phase of treatment with Tenvir (weeks 48–384) in Studies 0102 and 0103, 2% of subjects (13/585) experienced a confirmed increase in serum creatinine of 0.5 mg/dL from baseline. No significant change in the tolerability profile was observed with continued treatment for up to 384 weeks.

Laboratory Abnormalities: A summary of Grades 3–4 laboratory abnormalities through Week 48 is provided in Table 10. Grades 3–4 laboratory abnormalities were similar in subjects continuing Tenvir treatment for up to 384 weeks in these trials.

	Tenvir (N=426)	HEPSERA (N=215)
Any ≥ Grade 3 Laboratory Abnormality	19%	13%
Creatine Kinase (M: >990 U/L; F: >845 U/L)	2%	3%
Serum Amylase (>175 U/L)	4%	1%
Glycosuria (≥3+)	3%	<1%
AST (M: >180 U/L; F: >170 U/L)	4%	4%
ALT (M: >215 U/L; F: >170 U/L)	10%	6%

The overall incidence of on-treatment ALT flares (defined as serum ALT greater than 2 × baseline and greater than 10 × ULN, with or without associated symptoms) was similar between Tenvir (2.6%) and HEPSERA (2%). ALT flares generally occurred within the first 4−8 weeks of treatment and were accompanied by decreases in HBV DNA levels. No subject had evidence of decompensation. ALT flares typically resolved within 4 to 8 weeks without changes in study medication.

The adverse reactions observed in subjects with chronic hepatitis B and lamivudine resistance who received treatment with Tenvir were consistent with those observed in other hepatitis B clinical trials in adults.

Clinical Trials in Adult Subjects with Chronic Hepatitis B and Decompensated Liver Disease

In a small randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial (0108), subjects with CHB and decompensated liver disease received treatment with Tenvir or other antiviral drugs for up to 48 weeks . Among the 45 subjects receiving Tenvir, the most frequently reported treatment-emergent adverse reactions of any severity were abdominal pain (22%), nausea (20%), insomnia (18%), pruritus (16%), vomiting (13%), dizziness (13%), and pyrexia (11%). Two of 45 (4%) subjects died through Week 48 of the trial due to progression of liver disease. Three of 45 (7%) subjects discontinued treatment due to an adverse event. Four of 45 (9%) subjects experienced a confirmed increase in serum creatinine of 0.5 mg/dL (1 subject also had a confirmed serum phosphorus less than 2 mg/dL through Week 48). Three of these subjects (each of whom had a Child-Pugh score greater than or equal to 10 and MELD score greater than or equal to 14 at entry) developed renal failure. Because both Tenvir and decompensated liver disease may have an impact on renal function, the contribution of Tenvir to renal impairment in this population is difficult to ascertain.

One of 45 subjects experienced an on-treatment hepatic flare during the 48-week trial.

Clinical Trials in Pediatric Subjects 12 Years of Age and Older with Chronic Hepatitis B

Assessment of adverse reactions is based on one randomized study (Study GS-US-174-0115) in 106 pediatric subjects (12 to less than 18 years of age) infected with chronic hepatitis B receiving treatment with Tenvir (N=52) or placebo (N=54) for 72 weeks. The adverse reactions observed in pediatric subjects who received treatment with Tenvir were consistent with those observed in clinical trials of Tenvir in adults.

In this study, both the Tenvir and placebo treatment arms experienced an overall increase in mean lumbar spine BMD over 72 weeks, as expected for an adolescent population. The BMD gains from baseline to Week 72 in lumbar spine and total body BMD in VIREAD-treated subjects (+5% and +3%, respectively) were less than the BMD gains observed in placebo-treated subjects (+8% and +5%, respectively). Three subjects in the Tenvir group and two subjects in the placebo group had significant (greater than 4%) lumbar spine BMD loss at Week 72. At baseline, mean BMD Z-scores in subjects randomized to Tenvir were −0.43 for lumbar spine and −0.20 for total body, and mean BMD Z-scores in subjects randomized to placebo were −0.28 for lumbar spine and −0.26 for total body. In subjects receiving Tenvir for 72 weeks, the mean change in BMD Z-score was −0.05 for lumbar spine and −0.15 for total body compared to +0.07 and +0.06, respectively, in subjects receiving placebo. As observed in pediatric studies of HIV-infected patients, skeletal growth (height) appeared to be unaffected .

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of Tenvir. 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, listed 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

This section describes clinically relevant drug interactions with Tenvir. Drug interactions trials are described elsewhere in the labeling.

• 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)
• HIV-1 protease inhibitors: Coadministration decreases atazanavir concentrations and increases tenofovir concentrations. When coadministered with Tenvir, use atazanavir given with ritonavir. Coadministration of Tenvir with atazanavir and ritonavir, darunavir and ritonavir, or lopinavir/ritonavir increases tenofovir concentrations. Monitor for evidence of tenofovir toxicity. (7.2)

7.1 Didanosine

Coadministration of Tenvir 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 administered with Tenvir, C_max and AUC of didanosine increased significantly . 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 Tenvir with didanosine 400 mg daily.

In patients weighing greater than 60 kg, the didanosine dose should be reduced to 250 mg once daily when it is coadministered with Tenvir. In patients weighing less than 60 kg, the didanosine dose should be reduced to 200 mg once daily when it is coadministered with Tenvir. When coadministered, Tenvir and didanosine EC may be taken under fasted conditions or with a light meal (less than 400 kcal, 20% fat). For additional information on coadministration of Tenvir and didanosine, please refer to the full prescribing information for didanosine.

7.2 HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors

Tenvir decreases the AUC and C_min of atazanavir . When coadministered with Tenvir, it is recommended that atazanavir 300 mg is given with ritonavir 100 mg. Tenvir 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 . Tenofovir DF is a substrate of P-glycoprotein (Pgp) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) transporters. When tenofovir DF is coadministered with an inhibitor of these transporters, an increase in absorption may be observed. Patients receiving Tenvir concomitantly with lopinavir/ritonavir, ritonavir-boosted atazanavir, or ritonavir-boosted darunavir should be monitored for VIREAD-associated adverse reactions. Tenvir should be discontinued in patients who develop VIREAD-associated adverse reactions.

7.3 Hepatitis C Antiviral Agents

Coadministration of Tenvir and EPCLUSA^® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir) or HARVONI^® (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) has been shown to increase tenofovir exposure .

In patients receiving Tenvir concomitantly with EPCLUSA, monitor for adverse reactions associated with tenofovir DF.

In patients receiving Tenvir 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 DF.

In patients receiving Tenvir 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 DF.

7.4 Drugs Affecting Renal Function

Since tenofovir is primarily eliminated by the kidneys , coadministration of Tenvir with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of tenofovir and/or increase the concentrations of other renally eliminated drugs. Some examples include, but are not limited to, cidofovir, acyclovir, valacyclovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs.

In the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, Tenvir should not be administered in combination with HEPSERA (adefovir dipivoxil).

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Nursing mothers: Women infected with HIV should be instructed not to breastfeed.

8.1 Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category B

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, Tenvir should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry: To monitor fetal outcomes of pregnant women exposed to Tenvir, an Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry has been established. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling 1-800-258-4263.

Risk Summary

Animal Data

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 breastfeed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of HIV-1. Samples of breast milk obtained from five HIV-1 infected mothers in the first post-partum week show that tenofovir is secreted in human milk. The impact of this exposure in breastfed infants is unknown. Because of both the potential for HIV-1 transmission and the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, mothers should be instructed not to breastfeed if they are receiving Tenvir.

8.4 Pediatric Use

Pediatric Patients 2 Years of Age and Older with HIV-1 infection

The safety of Tenvir in pediatric patients aged 2 to less than 18 years is supported by data from two randomized trials in which Tenvir was administered to HIV-1 infected treatment-experienced subjects. In addition, the pharmacokinetic profile of tenofovir in patients 2 to less than 18 years of age at the recommended doses was similar to that found to be safe and effective in adult clinical trials .

In Study 352, 92 treatment-experienced subjects 2 to less than 12 years of age with stable, virologic suppression on stavudine- or zidovudine-containing regimen were randomized to either replace stavudine or zidovudine with Tenvir (N=44) or continue their original regimen (N=48) for 48 weeks. Five additional subjects over the age of 12 were enrolled and randomized (VIREAD N=4, original regimen N=1) but are not included in the efficacy analysis. After 48 weeks, all eligible subjects were allowed to continue in the study receiving open-label Tenvir. At Week 48, 89% of subjects in the Tenvir treatment group and 90% of subjects in the stavudine or zidovudine treatment group had HIV-1 RNA concentrations less than 400 copies/mL. During the 48 week randomized phase of the study, 1 subject in the Tenvir group discontinued the study prematurely because of virologic failure/lack of efficacy and 3 subjects (2 subjects in the Tenvir group and 1 subject in the stavudine or zidovudine group) discontinued for other reasons.

In Study 321, 87 treatment-experienced subjects 12 to less than 18 years of age were treated with Tenvir (N=45) or placebo (N=42) in combination with an optimized background regimen (OBR) for 48 weeks. The mean baseline CD4 cell count was 374 cells/mm³ and the mean baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA was 4.6 log₁₀ copies/mL. At baseline, 90% of subjects harbored NRTI resistance-associated substitutions in their HIV-1 isolates. Overall, the trial failed to show a difference in virologic response between the Tenvir and placebo treatment groups. Subgroup analyses suggest the lack of difference in virologic response may be attributable to imbalances between treatment arms in baseline viral susceptibility to Tenvir and OBR.

Although changes in HIV-1 RNA in these highly treatment-experienced subjects were less than anticipated, the comparability of the pharmacokinetic and safety data to that observed in adults supports the use of Tenvir in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older who weigh greater than or equal to 35 kg and whose HIV-1 isolate is expected to be sensitive to Tenvir..

Safety and effectiveness of Tenvir in pediatric patients younger than 2 years of age with HIV-1 infection have not been established.

Pediatric Patients 12 Years of Age and Older with Chronic Hepatitis B

In Study 115, 106 HBeAg negative (9%) and positive (91%) subjects aged 12 to less than 18 years with chronic HBV infection were randomized to receive blinded treatment with Tenvir 300 mg (N=52) or placebo (N=54) for 72 weeks. At study entry, the mean HBV DNA was 8.1 log₁₀ copies/mL and mean ALT was 101 U/L. Of 52 subjects treated with Tenvir, 20 subjects were nucleos(t)ide-naïve and 32 subjects were nucleos(t)ide-experienced. Thirty-one of the 32 nucleos(t)ide-experienced subjects had prior lamivudine experience. At Week 72, 88% (46/52) of subjects in the Tenvir group and 0% (0/54) of subjects in the placebo group had HBV DNA <400 copies/mL (69 IU/mL). Among subjects with abnormal ALT at baseline, 74% (26/35) of subjects receiving Tenvir had normalized ALT at Week 72 compared to 31% (13/42) in the placebo group. One VIREAD-treated subject experienced sustained HBsAg-loss and seroconversion to anti-HBs during the first 72 weeks of study participation.

Safety and effectiveness of Tenvir in pediatric patients younger than 12 years of age or less than 35 kg with chronic hepatitis B have not been established.

8.5 Geriatric Use

Clinical trials of Tenvir 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 patient should be cautious, keeping in mind the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

8.6 Patients with Impaired Renal Function

It is recommended that the dosing interval for Tenvir be modified in patients with estimated creatinine clearance below 50 mL/min or in patients with ESRD who require dialysis .

10 OVERDOSAGE

Limited clinical experience at doses higher than the therapeutic dose of Tenvir 300 mg is available. In Study 901, 600 mg tenofovir DF was administered to 8 subjects orally for 28 days. No severe adverse reactions were reported. The effects of higher doses are not known.

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 Tenvir, a four-hour hemodialysis session removed approximately 10% of the administered tenofovir dose.

11 DESCRIPTION

Tenvir is the brand name for tenofovir DF (a prodrug of tenofovir) which is a fumaric acid salt of bis-isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl ester derivative of tenofovir. In vivo tenofovir DF is converted to tenofovir, an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (nucleotide) analog of adenosine 5'-monophosphate. Tenofovir exhibits activity against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase.

The chemical name of tenofovir DF is 9-[(R)-2-[[bis[[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy]methoxy]phosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1). It has a molecular formula of C₁₉H₃₀N₅O₁₀P ∙ C₄H₄O₄ and a molecular weight of 635.52. It has the following structural formula:

Tenofovir DF is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 13.4 mg/mL in distilled water at 25 °C. It has an octanol/phosphate buffer (pH 6.5) partition coefficient (log p) of 1.25 at 25 °C.

Tenvir is available as tablets or as an oral powder.

Tenvir tablets are for oral administration in strengths of 150, 200, 250, and 300 mg of tenofovir DF, which are equivalent to 123, 163, 204, and 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil, respectively. Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch. The 300 mg tablets are coated with Opadry II Y-30-10671-A, which contains FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. The 150, 200, and 250 mg tablets are coated with Opadry II 32K-18425, which contains hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.

Tenvir oral powder is available for oral administration as white, taste-masked, coated granules containing 40 mg of tenofovir DF per gram of oral powder, which is equivalent to 33 mg of tenofovir disoproxil. The oral powder contains the following inactive ingredients: mannitol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, and silicon dioxide.

In this insert, all dosages are expressed in terms of tenofovir DF except where otherwise noted.

Chemical Structure

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

Tenofovir DF is an antiviral drug.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of tenofovir DF have been evaluated in healthy volunteers and HIV-1 infected individuals. Tenofovir pharmacokinetics are similar between these populations.

Absorption

Tenvir is a water soluble diester prodrug of the active ingredient tenofovir. The oral bioavailability of tenofovir from Tenvir in fasted subjects is approximately 25%. Following oral administration of a single dose of Tenvir 300 mg to HIV-1 infected subjects in the fasted state, maximum serum concentrations (C_max) are achieved in 1.0 ± 0.4 hrs. C_max and AUC values are 0.30 ± 0.09 µg/mL and 2.29 ± 0.69 µg∙hr/mL, respectively.

The pharmacokinetics of tenofovir are dose proportional over a Tenvir dose range of 75 to 600 mg and are not affected by repeated dosing.

In a single-dose bioequivalence study conducted under non-fasted conditions (dose administered with 4 oz. applesauce) in healthy adult volunteers, the mean C_max of tenofovir was 26% lower for the oral powder relative to the tablet formulation. Mean AUC of tenofovir was similar between the oral powder and tablet formulations.

Distribution

In vitro binding of tenofovir to human plasma or serum proteins is less than 0.7 and 7.2%, respectively, over the tenofovir concentration range 0.01 to 25 µg/mL. The volume of distribution at steady-state is 1.3 ± 0.6 L/kg and 1.2 ± 0.4 L/kg, following intravenous administration of tenofovir 1.0 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg.

Metabolism and Elimination

In vitro studies indicate that neither tenofovir disoproxil nor tenofovir are substrates of CYP enzymes.

Following IV administration of tenofovir, approximately 70−80% of the dose is recovered in the urine as unchanged tenofovir within 72 hours of dosing. Following single dose, oral administration of Tenvir, the terminal elimination half-life of tenofovir is approximately 17 hours. After multiple oral doses of Tenvir 300 mg once daily (under fed conditions), 32 ± 10% of the administered dose is recovered in urine over 24 hours.

Tenofovir is eliminated by a combination of glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion. There may be competition for elimination with other compounds that are also renally eliminated.

Effects of Food on Oral Absorption

Administration of Tenvir 300 mg tablets following a high-fat meal (~700 to 1000 kcal containing 40 to 50% fat) increases the oral bioavailability, with an increase in tenofovir AUC_0–∞ of approximately 40% and an increase in C_max of approximately 14%. However, administration of Tenvir with a light meal did not have a significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of tenofovir when compared to fasted administration of the drug. Food delays the time to tenofovir C_max by approximately 1 hour. C_max and AUC of tenofovir are 0.33 ± 0.12 µg/mL and 3.32 ± 1.37 µg∙hr/mL following multiple doses of Tenvir 300 mg once daily in the fed state, when meal content was not controlled.

Special Populations

Race: There were insufficient numbers from racial and ethnic groups other than Caucasian to adequately determine potential pharmacokinetic differences among these populations.

Gender: Tenofovir pharmacokinetics are similar in male and female subjects.

Pediatric Patients 2 Years of Age and Older: Steady-state pharmacokinetics of tenofovir were evaluated in 31 HIV-1 infected pediatric subjects 2 to less than 18 years (Table 11). Tenofovir exposure achieved in these pediatric subjects receiving oral once daily doses of Tenvir 300 mg (tablet) or 8 mg/kg of body weight (powder) up to a maximum dose of 300 mg was similar to exposures achieved in adults receiving once-daily doses of Tenvir 300 mg.

Dose and Formulation	300 mg Tablet	8 mg/kg Oral Powder
	12 to <18 Years (N=8)	2 to <12 Years (N=23)
Cmax (µg/mL)	0.38 ± 0.13	0.24 ± 0.13
AUCtau (µg∙hr/mL)	3.39 ± 1.22	2.59 ± 1.06

Tenofovir exposures in 52 HBV-infected pediatric subjects (12 to less than 18 years of age) receiving oral once-daily doses of Tenvir 300 mg tablet were comparable to exposures achieved in HIV-1 infected adults and adolescents receiving once-daily doses of 300 mg.

Geriatric Patients: Pharmacokinetic trials have not been performed in the elderly (65 years and older).

Patients with Impaired Renal Function: The pharmacokinetics of tenofovir are altered in subjects with renal impairment . In subjects with creatinine clearance below 50 mL/min or with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis, C_max, and AUC_0–∞ of tenofovir were increased (Table 12). It is recommended that the dosing interval for Tenvir be modified in patients with estimated creatinine clearance below 50 mL/min or in patients with ESRD who require dialysis .

Baseline Creatinine Clearance (mL/min)	>80 (N=3)	50–80 (N=10)	30–49 (N=8)	12–29 (N=11)
Cmax (µg/mL)	0.34 ± 0.03	0.33 ± 0.06	0.37 ± 0.16	0.60 ± 0.19
AUC0–∞ (µg∙hr/mL)	2.18 ± 0.26	3.06 ± 0.93	6.01 ± 2.50	15.98 ± 7.22
CL/F (mL/min)	1043.7 ± 115.4	807.7 ± 279.2	444.4 ± 209.8	177.0 ± 97.1
CLrenal (mL/min)	243.5 ± 33.3	168.6 ± 27.5	100.6 ± 27.5	43.0 ± 31.2

Tenofovir is efficiently removed by hemodialysis with an extraction coefficient of approximately 54%. Following a single 300 mg dose of Tenvir, a four-hour hemodialysis session removed approximately 10% of the administered tenofovir dose.

Patients with Hepatic Impairment: The pharmacokinetics of tenofovir following a 300 mg single dose of Tenvir 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. No change in Tenvir dosing is required in patients with hepatic impairment.

Assessment of Drug Interactions

At concentrations substantially higher (~300-fold) than those observed in vivo, tenofovir did not inhibit in vitro drug metabolism mediated by any of the following human CYP isoforms: CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, or CYP2E1. However, a small (6%) but statistically significant reduction in metabolism of CYP1A substrate was observed. Based on the results of in vitro experiments and the known elimination pathway of tenofovir, the potential for CYP-mediated interactions involving tenofovir with other medicinal products is low.

Tenvir has been evaluated in healthy volunteers in combination with other antiretroviral and potential concomitant drugs. Tables 13 and 14 summarize pharmacokinetic effects of coadministered drug on tenofovir pharmacokinetics and effects of Tenvir on the pharmacokinetics of coadministered drug. Coadministration of Tenvir with didanosine results in changes in the pharmacokinetics of didanosine that may be of clinical significance. Concomitant dosing of Tenvir with didanosine significantly increases the C_max and AUC of didanosine. When didanosine 250 mg enteric-coated capsules were administered with Tenvir, systemic exposures of didanosine were similar to those seen with the 400 mg enteric-coated capsules alone under fasted conditions (Table 14). The mechanism of this interaction is unknown.

No clinically significant drug interactions have been observed between Tenvir and efavirenz, methadone, nelfinavir, oral contraceptives, ribavirin, or sofosbuvir.

Coadministered Drug	Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg)	N	% Change of Tenofovir Pharmacokinetic Parameters Increase = ↑; Decrease = ↓; No Effect = ⇔ (90% CI)
			Cmax	AUC	Cmin
AtazanavirReyataz 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/RitonavirPrezista 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/ SofosbuvirData generated from simultaneous dosing with HARVONI (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir). Staggered administration (12 hours apart) provide 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/ SofosbuvirStudy 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/ SofosbuvirStudy 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)
Ledipasvir/ SofosbuvirStudy conducted with TRUVADA (emtricitabine/tenofovir DF) + dolutegravir coadministered with HARVONI.	90/400 once daily × 10 days	29	↑ 61 (↑ 51 to ↑ 72)	↑ 65 (↑ 59 to ↑ 71)	↑ 115 (↑ 105 to ↑ 126)
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)
SofosbuvirStudy conducted with ATRIPLA coadministered with SOVALDI® (sofosbuvir).	400 single dose	16	↑ 25 (↑ 8 to ↑ 45)	⇔	⇔
Sofosbuvir/ VelpatasvirComparison based on exposures when administered as atazanavir/ritonavir + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF.	400/100 once daily	24	↑ 55 (↑ 43 to ↑ 68)	↑ 30 (↑ 24 to ↑ 36)	↑ 39 (↑ 31 to ↑ 48)
Sofosbuvir/ VelpatasvirComparison based on exposures when administered as darunavir/ritonavir + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF.	400/100 once daily	29	↑ 55 (↑ 45 to ↑ 66)	↑ 39 (↑ 33 to ↑ 44)	↑ 52 (↑ 45 to ↑ 59)
Sofosbuvir/ VelpatasvirStudy conducted with ATRIPLA coadministered with EPCLUSA (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir).	400/100 once daily	15	↑ 77 (↑ 53 to ↑ 104)	↑ 81 (↑ 68 to ↑ 94)	↑ 121 (↑ 100 to ↑ 143)
Sofosbuvir/ VelpatasvirStudy conducted with STRIBILD (elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF) coadministered with EPCLUSA.	400/100 once daily	24	↑ 36 (↑ 25 to ↑ 47)	↑ 35 (↑ 29 to ↑ 42)	↑ 45 (↑ 39 to ↑ 51)
Sofosbuvir/ VelpatasvirStudy conducted with COMPLERA coadministered with EPCLUSA.	400/100 once daily	24	↑ 44 (↑ 33 to ↑ 55)	↑ 40 (↑ 34 to ↑ 46)	↑ 84 (↑ 76 to ↑ 92)
Sofosbuvir/ VelpatasvirAdministered as raltegravir + emtricitabine/tenofovir DF.	400/100 once daily	30	↑ 46 (↑ 39 to ↑ 54)	↑ 40 (↑ 34 to ↑ 45)	↑ 70 (↑ 61 to ↑ 79)
Tacrolimus	0.05 mg/kg twice daily × 7 days	21	↑ 13 (↑ 1 to ↑ 27)	⇔	⇔
Tipranavir/ RitonavirAptivus 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 Tenvir: abacavir, didanosine (buffered tablets), emtricitabine, entecavir, and lamivudine.

Coadministered Drug	Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg)	N	% Change of Coadministered Drug Pharmacokinetic Parameters Increase = ↑; Decrease = ↓; No Effect = ⇔; NA = Not Applicable (90% CI)
			Cmax	AUC	Cmin
Abacavir	300 once	8	↑ 12 (↓ 1 to ↑ 26)	⇔	NA
AtazanavirReyataz 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)	↓ 25In HIV-infected subjects, addition of tenofovir DF to atazanavir 300 mg plus ritonavir 100 mg, resulted in AUC and Cmin 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)
DarunavirPrezista Prescribing Information.	Darunavir/Ritonavir 300/100 once daily	12	↑ 16 (↓ 6 to ↑ 42)	↑ 21 (↓ 5 to ↑ 54)	↑ 24 (↓ 10 to ↑ 69)
DidanosineVidex EC Prescribing Information. Subjects received didanosine enteric-coated capsules.	250 once, simultaneously with Tenvir and a light meal373 kcal, 8.2 g fat	33	↓ 20Compared 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)
Entecavir	1 mg once daily × 10 days	28	⇔	↑ 13 (↑ 11 to ↑ 15)	⇔
Indinavir	800 three times daily × 7 days	12	↓ 11 (↓ 30 to ↑ 12)	⇔	⇔
Lamivudine	150 twice daily × 7 days	15	↓ 24 (↓ 34 to ↓ 12)	⇔	⇔
Lopinavir	Lopinavir/Ritonavir 400/100 twice daily × 14 days	24	⇔	⇔	⇔
Ritonavir			⇔	⇔	⇔
Saquinavir	Saquinavir/Ritonavir 1000/100 twice daily × 14 days	32	↑ 22 (↑ 6 to ↑ 41)	↑ 29Increases in AUC and Cmin 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	⇔	⇔	⇔
TipranavirAptivus 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)

12.4 Microbiology

Mechanism of Action

Tenofovir DF is an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate diester analog of adenosine monophosphate. Tenofovir DF requires initial diester hydrolysis for conversion to tenofovir and subsequent phosphorylations by cellular enzymes to form tenofovir diphosphate, an obligate chain terminator. Tenofovir diphosphate inhibits the activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and HBV reverse transcriptase 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.

Activity against HIV

Antiviral Activity

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 EC₅₀ (50% effective concentration) values for tenofovir were in the range of 0.04 µM to 8.5 µM. In drug combination studies, tenofovir was not antagonistic with nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (abacavir, didanosine, lamivudine, stavudine, zalcitabine, zidovudine), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (delavirdine, efavirenz, nevirapine), and protease inhibitors (amprenavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir). Tenofovir displayed antiviral activity in cell culture against HIV-1 clades A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and O (EC₅₀ values ranged from 0.5 µM to 2.2 µM) and strain-specific activity against HIV-2 (EC₅₀ values ranged from 1.6 µM to 5.5 µM).

Resistance

HIV-1 isolates with reduced susceptibility to tenofovir have been selected in cell culture. These viruses expressed a K65R substitution in reverse transcriptase and showed a 2- to 4- fold reduction in susceptibility to tenofovir. In addition, a K70E substitution in HIV-1 reverse transcriptase has been selected by tenofovir and results in low-level reduced susceptibility to tenofovir.

In Study 903 of treatment-naïve subjects (VIREAD + lamivudine + efavirenz versus stavudine + lamivudine + efavirenz) , genotypic analyses of isolates from subjects with virologic failure through Week 144 showed development of efavirenz and lamivudine resistance-associated substitutions to occur most frequently and with no difference between the treatment arms. The K65R substitution occurred in 8/47 (17%) of analyzed patient isolates in the Tenvir arm and in 2/49 (4%) of analyzed patient isolates in the stavudine arm. Of the 8 subjects whose virus developed K65R in the Tenvir arm through 144 weeks, 7 occurred in the first 48 weeks of treatment and one at Week 96. One patient in the Tenvir arm developed the K70E substitution in the virus. Other substitutions resulting in resistance to Tenvir were not identified in this trial.

In Study 934 of treatment-naïve subjects (VIREAD + EMTRIVA + efavirenz versus zidovudine (AZT)/lamivudine (3TC) + efavirenz) , genotypic analysis 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 showed development of efavirenz resistance-associated substitutions occurred most frequently and was similar between the two treatment arms. The M184V substitution, associated with resistance to EMTRIVA and lamivudine, was observed in 2/19 of analyzed subject isolates in the Tenvir + EMTRIVA group and in 10/29 of analyzed subject isolates in the zidovudine/lamivudine group. Through 144 weeks of Study 934, no subjects have developed a detectable K65R substitution in their HIV-1 as analyzed through standard genotypic analysis.

Cross Resistance

Cross resistance among certain reverse transcriptase inhibitors has been recognized. The K65R and K70E substitutions selected by tenofovir are also selected in some HIV-1 infected subjects treated with abacavir or didanosine. HIV-1 isolates with this substitution also show reduced susceptibility to emtricitabine and lamivudine. Therefore, cross resistance among these drugs may occur in patients whose virus harbors the K65R or K70E substitution. HIV-1 isolates from subjects (N=20) whose HIV-1 expressed a mean of three zidovudine-associated reverse transcriptase substitutions (M41L, D67N, K70R, L210W, T215Y/F, or K219Q/E/N), showed a 3.1-fold decrease in the susceptibility to tenofovir.

In Studies 902 and 907 conducted in treatment-experienced subjects (VIREAD + Standard Background Therapy (SBT) compared to placebo + SBT) , 14/304 (5%) of the VIREAD-treated subjects with virologic failure through Week 96 had greater than 1.4-fold (median 2.7-fold) reduced susceptibility to tenofovir. Genotypic analysis of the baseline and failure isolates showed the development of the K65R substitution in the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase gene.

The virologic response to Tenvir therapy has been evaluated with respect to baseline viral genotype (N=222) in treatment-experienced subjects participating in Studies 902 and 907. In these clinical trials, 94% of the participants evaluated had baseline HIV-1 isolates expressing at least one NRTI substitution. Virologic responses for subjects in the genotype substudy were similar to the overall trial results.

Several exploratory analyses were conducted to evaluate the effect of specific substitutions and substitutional patterns on virologic outcome. Because of the large number of potential comparisons, statistical testing was not conducted. Varying degrees of cross resistance of Tenvir to pre-existing zidovudine resistance-associated substitutions (M41L, D67N, K70R, L210W, T215Y/F, or K219Q/E/N) were observed and appeared to depend on the type and number of specific substitutions. VIREAD-treated subjects whose HIV-1 expressed 3 or more zidovudine resistance-associated substitutions that included either the M41L or L210W reverse transcriptase substitution showed reduced responses to Tenvir therapy; however, these responses were still improved compared with placebo. The presence of the D67N, K70R, T215Y/F, or K219Q/E/N substitution did not appear to affect responses to Tenvir therapy. Subjects whose virus expressed an L74V substitution without zidovudine resistance associated substitutions (N=8) had reduced response to Tenvir. Limited data are available for subjects whose virus expressed a Y115F substitution (N=3), Q151M substitution (N=2), or T69 insertion (N=4), all of whom had a reduced response.

In the protocol defined analyses, virologic response to Tenvir was not reduced in subjects with HIV-1 that expressed the abacavir/emtricitabine/lamivudine resistance-associated M184V substitution. HIV-1 RNA responses among these subjects were durable through Week 48.

Studies 902 and 907 Phenotypic Analyses

Phenotypic analysis of baseline HIV-1 from treatment-experienced subjects (N=100) demonstrated a correlation between baseline susceptibility to Tenvir and response to Tenvir therapy. Table 15 summarizes the HIV-1 RNA response by baseline Tenvir susceptibility.

Baseline Tenvir SusceptibilityFold change in susceptibility from wild-type.	Change in HIV-1 RNAAverage HIV-1 RNA change from baseline through Week 24 (DAVG24) in log10 copies/mL. (N)
<1	−0.74 (35)
>1 and ≤3	−0.56 (49)
>3 and ≤4	−0.3 (7)
>4	−0.12 (9)

Activity against HBV

Antiviral Activity

The antiviral activity of tenofovir against HBV was assessed in the HepG2 2.2.15 cell line. The EC₅₀ values for tenofovir ranged from 0.14 to 1.5 µM, with CC₅₀ (50% cytotoxicity concentration) values greater than 100 µM. In cell culture combination antiviral activity studies of tenofovir with the nucleoside HBV reverse transcriptase inhibitors entecavir, lamivudine, and telbivudine, and with the nucleoside HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor emtricitabine, no antagonistic activity was observed.

Resistance

Cumulative Tenvir genotypic resistance has been evaluated annually for up to 384 weeks in Studies 0102, 0103, 0106, 0108, and 0121 with the paired HBV reverse transcriptase amino acid sequences of the pretreatment and on-treatment isolates from subjects who received at least 24 weeks of Tenvir monotherapy and remained viremic with HBV DNA greater than or equal to 400 copies/mL (69 IU/mL) at the end of each study year (or at discontinuation of Tenvir monotherapy) using an as-treated analysis. In the nucleotide-naïve population from Studies 0102 and 0103, HBeAg-positive subjects had a higher baseline viral load than HBeAg-negative subjects and a significantly higher proportion of the subjects remained viremic at their last time point on Tenvir monotherapy (15% versus 5%, respectively).

HBV isolates from these subjects who remained viremic showed treatment-emergent substitutions (Table 16); however, no specific substitutions occurred at a sufficient frequency to be associated with resistance to Tenvir (genotypic and phenotypic analyses).

	Compensated Liver Disease
	Nucleotide-Naïve (N=417)Nucleotide-naïve subjects from Studies 0102 (N=246) and 0103 (N=171) receiving up to 384 weeks of treatment with Tenvir.	HEPSERA-Experienced (N=247)HEPSERA-experienced subjects from Studies 0102/0103 (N=195) and 0106 (N=52) receiving up to 336 weeks of treatment with Tenvir after switching to Tenvir from HEPSERA. Study 0106, a randomized, double-blind, 168-week Phase 2 trial, has been completed.	Lamivudine- Resistant (N=136)Lamivudine-resistant subjects from Study 0121 (N=136) receiving up to 96 weeks of treatment with Tenvir after switching to Tenvir from lamivudine.	Decompensated Liver Disease (N=39)Subjects with decompensated liver disease from Study 0108 (N=39) receiving up to 48 weeks of treatment with Tenvir.
Viremic at Last Time Point on Tenvir	38/417 (9%)	37/247 (15%)	9/136 (7%)	7/39 (18%)
Treatment-Emergent Amino Acid SubstitutionsDenominator includes those subjects who were viremic at last time point on Tenvir monotherapy and had evaluable paired genotypic data.	18Of the 18 subjects with treatment-emergent amino acid substitutions during Studies 0102 and 0103, 5 subjects had substitutions at conserved sites and 13 subjects had substitutions only at polymorphic sites, and 8 subjects had only transient substitutions that were not detected at the last time point on Tenvir. /32 (56%)	11Of the 11 HEPSERA-experienced subjects with treatment-emergent amino acid substitutions, 2 subjects had substitutions at conserved sites and 9 had substitutions only at polymorphic sites. /31 (35%)	6Of the 6 lamivudine-resistant subjects with treatment-emergent substitutions during Study 0121, 3 subjects had substitutions at conserved sites and 3 had substitutions only at polymorphic sites./8 (75%)	3/5 (60%)

Cross Resistance

Cross resistance has been observed between HBV nucleoside/nucleotide analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

In cell based assays, HBV strains expressing the rtV173L, rtL180M, and rtM204I/V substitutions associated with resistance to lamivudine and telbivudine showed a susceptibility to tenofovir ranging from 0.7- to 3.4-fold that of wild type virus. The rtL180M and rtM204I/V double substitutions conferred 3.4-fold reduced susceptibility to tenofovir.

HBV strains expressing the rtL180M, rtT184G, rtS202G/I, rtM204V, and rtM250V substitutions associated with resistance to entecavir showed a susceptibility to tenofovir ranging from 0.6- to 6.9-fold that of wild type virus.

HBV strains expressing the adefovir resistance-associated substitutions rtA181V and/or rtN236T showed reductions in susceptibility to tenofovir ranging from 2.9- to 10-fold that of wild type virus. Strains containing the rtA181T substitution showed changes in susceptibility to tenofovir ranging from 0.9- to 1.5-fold that of wild type virus.

One hundred fifty-two subjects initiating Tenvir therapy in Studies 0102, 0103, 0106, 0108, and 0121 harbored HBV with known resistance substitutions to HBV nucleos(t)ide analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors: 14 with adefovir resistance-associated substitutions (rtA181S/T/V and/or rtN236T), 135 with lamivudine resistance-associated substitutions (rtM204I/V), and 3 with both adefovir and lamivudine resistance-associated substitutions. Following up to 384 weeks of Tenvir treatment, 10 of the 14 subjects with adefovir-resistant HBV, 124 of the 135 subjects with lamivudine-resistant HBV, and 2 of the 3 subjects with both adefovir- and lamivudine-resistant HBV achieved and maintained virologic suppression (HBV DNA less than 400 copies/mL [69 IU/mL]). Three of the 5 subjects whose virus harbored both the rtA181T/V and rtN236T substitutions remained viremic.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Carcinogenesis

Long-term oral carcinogenicity studies of tenofovir DF in mice and rats were carried out at exposures up to approximately 16 times 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.

Mutagenesis

Tenofovir DF 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 DF was negative when administered to male mice.

Impairment of Fertility

There were no effects on fertility, mating performance or early embryonic development when tenofovir DF 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.

13.2 Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology

Tenofovir and tenofovir DF 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 4 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

14.1 Clinical Efficacy in Adults with HIV-1 Infection

Treatment-Naïve Adult Patients

Study 903

Data through 144 weeks are reported for Study 903, a double-blind, active-controlled multicenter trial comparing Tenvir administered in combination with lamivudine and efavirenz versus stavudine (d4T), lamivudine, and efavirenz in 600 antiretroviral-naïve subjects. Subjects had a mean age of 36 years (range 18−64); 74% were male, 64% were Caucasian, and 20% were Black. The mean baseline CD4+ cell count was 279 cells/mm³ (range 3−956) and median baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA was 77,600 copies/mL (range 417−5,130,000). Subjects were stratified by baseline HIV-1 RNA and CD4+ cell count. Forty-three percent of subjects had baseline viral loads >100,000 copies/mL and 39% had CD4+ cell counts <200 cells/mm³. Treatment outcomes through 48 and 144 weeks are presented in Table 17.

	At Week 48		At Week 144
Outcomes	VIREAD+3TC+EFV (N=299)	d4T+3TC+EFV (N=301)	VIREAD+3TC+EFV (N=299)	d4T+3TC+EFV (N=301)
ResponderSubjects achieved and maintained confirmed HIV-1 RNA <400 copies/mL through Week 48 and 144.	79%	82%	68%	62%
Virologic failureIncludes confirmed viral rebound and failure to achieve confirmed <400 copies/mL through Week 48 and 144.	6%	4%	10%	8%
Rebound	5%	3%	8%	7%
Never suppressed	0%	1%	0%	0%
Added an antiretroviral agent	1%	1%	2%	1%
Death	<1%	1%	<1%	2%
Discontinued due to adverse event	6%	6%	8%	13%
Discontinued for other reasonsIncludes lost to follow-up, subject's withdrawal, noncompliance, protocol violation and other reasons.	8%	7%	14%	15%

Achievement of plasma HIV-1 RNA concentrations of less than 400 copies/mL at Week 144 was similar between the two treatment groups for the population stratified at baseline on the basis of HIV-1 RNA concentration (> or ≤100,000 copies/mL) and CD4+ cell count (< or ≥200 cells/mm³). Through 144 weeks of therapy, 62% and 58% of subjects in the Tenvir and stavudine arms, respectively, achieved and maintained confirmed HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL. The mean increase from baseline in CD4+ cell count was 263 cells/mm³ for the Tenvir arm and 283 cells/mm³ for the stavudine arm.

Through 144 weeks, 11 subjects in the Tenvir group and 9 subjects in the stavudine group experienced a new CDC Class C event.

Study 934

Data through 144 weeks are reported for Study 934, a randomized, open-label, active-controlled multicenter trial comparing emtricitabine + Tenvir 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 a fixed-dose combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir DF with efavirenz in place of emtricitabine + Tenvir 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/mm³ (range 2−1191) and median baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA was 5.01 log₁₀ copies/mL (range 3.56−6.54). Subjects were stratified by baseline CD4+ cell count (< or ≥200 cells/mm³); 41% had CD4+ cell counts <200 cells/mm³ 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 18.

Outcomes	At Week 48		At Week 144
	FTC+VIREAD+EFV (N=244)	AZT/3TC+EFV (N=243)	FTC+VIREAD+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 the trial after Week 48 or Week 96 were excluded from analysis.	AZT/3TC+EFV (N=229)
ResponderSubjects achieved and maintained confirmed HIV-1 RNA <400 copies/mL through Weeks 48 and 144.	84%	73%	71%	58%
Virologic failureIncludes confirmed viral rebound and failure to achieve confirmed <400 copies/mL through Weeks 48 and 144.	2%	4%	3%	6%
Rebound	1%	3%	2%	5%
Never suppressed	0%	0%	0%	0%
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 reasonsIncludes 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 + Tenvir 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 + Tenvir 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/mm³ in the EMTRIVA + Tenvir group and 158 cells/mm³ in the zidovudine/lamivudine group at Week 48 (312 and 271 cells/mm³ at Week 144).

Through 48 weeks, 7 subjects in the emtricitabine + Tenvir group and 5 subjects in the zidovudine/lamivudine group experienced a new CDC Class C event (10 and 6 subjects through 144 weeks).

Treatment-Experienced Adult Patients

Study 907

Study 907 was a 24-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter trial of Tenvir added to a stable background regimen of antiretroviral agents in 550 treatment-experienced subjects. After 24 weeks of blinded trial treatment, all subjects continuing on trial were offered open-label Tenvir for an additional 24 weeks. Subjects had a mean baseline CD4+ cell count of 427 cells/mm³ (range 23−1385), median baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA of 2340 (range 50−75,000) copies/mL, and mean duration of prior HIV-1 treatment was 5.4 years. Mean age of the subjects was 42 years; 85% were male, 69% Caucasian, 17% Black, and 12% Hispanic.

The percent of subjects with HIV-1 RNA <400 copies/mL and outcomes of subjects through 48 weeks are summarized in Table 19.

Outcomes	0–24 weeks		0–48 weeks	24–48 weeks
	Tenvir (N=368)	Placebo (N=182)	Tenvir (N=368)	Placebo Crossover to Tenvir (N=170)
HIV-1 RNA <400 copies/mL Subjects with HIV-1 RNA <400 copies/mL and no prior study drug discontinuation at Week 24 and 48, respectively.	40%	11%	28%	30%
Virologic failureSubjects with HIV-1 RNA ≥400 copies/mL efficacy failure or missing HIV-1 RNA at Week 24 and 48, respectively.	53%	84%	61%	64%
Discontinued due to adverse event	3%	3%	5%	5%
Discontinued for other reasonsIncludes lost to follow-up, subject withdrawal, noncompliance, protocol violation, and other reasons.	3%	3%	5%	1%

At 24 weeks of therapy, there was a higher proportion of subjects in the Tenvir arm compared to the placebo arm with HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL (19% and 1%, respectively). Mean change in absolute CD4+ cell counts by Week 24 was +11 cells/mm³ for the Tenvir group and −5 cells/mm³ for the placebo group. Mean change in absolute CD4+ cell counts by Week 48 was +4 cells/mm³ for the Tenvir group.

Through Week 24, one subject in the Tenvir group and no subjects in the placebo arm experienced a new CDC Class C event.

14.2 Clinical Efficacy in Adults with Chronic Hepatitis B

HBeAg-Negative Chronic Hepatitis B

Study 0102 was a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial of Tenvir 300 mg compared to HEPSERA 10 mg in 375 HBeAg- (anti-HBe+) subjects with compensated liver function, the majority of whom were nucleoside-naïve. The mean age of subjects was 44 years; 77% were male, 25% were Asian, 65% were Caucasian, 17% had previously received alpha-interferon therapy, and 18% were nucleoside-experienced (16% had prior lamivudine experience). At baseline, subjects had a mean Knodell necroinflammatory score of 7.8; mean plasma HBV DNA was 6.9 log₁₀ copies/mL; and mean serum ALT was 140 U/L.

HBeAg-Positive Chronic Hepatitis B

Study 0103 was a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial of Tenvir 300 mg compared to HEPSERA 10 mg in 266 HBeAg+ nucleoside-naïve subjects with compensated liver function. The mean age of subjects was 34 years; 69% were male, 36% were Asian, 52% were Caucasian, 16% had previously received alpha-interferon therapy, and <5% were nucleoside experienced. At baseline, subjects had a mean Knodell necroinflammatory score of 8.4; mean plasma HBV DNA was 8.7 log₁₀ copies /mL; and mean serum ALT was 147 U/L.

The primary data analysis was conducted after all subjects reached 48 weeks of treatment and results are summarized below.

The primary efficacy endpoint in both trials was complete response to treatment defined as HBV DNA <400 copies/mL (69 IU/mL) and Knodell necroinflammatory score improvement of at least 2 points, without worsening in Knodell fibrosis at Week 48 (Table 20).

	0102 (HBeAg-)		0103 (HBeAg+)
	Tenvir (N=250)	HEPSERA (N=125)	Tenvir (N=176)	HEPSERA (N=90)
Complete Response	71%	49%	67%	12%
Histology Histological ResponseKnodell necroinflammatory score improvement of at least 2 points without worsening in Knodell fibrosis.	72%	69%	74%	68%
HBV DNA <400 copies/mL (<69 IU/mL)	93%	63%	76%	13%
ALT Normalized ALTThe population used for analysis of ALT normalization included only subjects with ALT above ULN at baseline.	76%	77%	68%	54%
Serology HBeAg Loss/ Seroconversion	NANA = Not Applicable	NA	20%/19%	16%/16%
HBsAg Loss/ Seroconversion	0/0	0/0	3%/1%	0/0

Treatment Beyond 48 Weeks

In Studies 0102 (HBeAg-negative) and 0103 (HBeAg-positive), subjects who completed double-blind treatment (389 and 196 subjects who were originally randomized to Tenvir and HEPSERA, respectively) were eligible to roll over to open-label Tenvir with no interruption in treatment.

In Study 0102, 266 of 347 subjects who entered the open-label period (77%) continued in the study through Week 384. Among subjects randomized to Tenvir followed by open-label treatment with Tenvir, 73% had HBV DNA <400 copies/ml (69 IU/ml), and 63% had ALT normalization at Week 384. Among subjects randomized to HEPSERA followed by open-label treatment with Tenvir, 80% had HBV DNA <400 copies/mL (69 IU/mL) and 70% had ALT normalization through Week 384. At Week 384, both HBsAg loss and seroconversion were approximately 1% in both treatment groups.

In Study 0103, 146 of 238 subjects who entered the open-label period (61%) continued in the study through Week 384. Among subjects randomized to Tenvir, 49% had HBV DNA <400 copies/mL (69 IU/mL), 42% had ALT normalization, and 20% had HBeAg loss (13% seroconversion to anti-HBe antibody) through Week 384. Among subjects randomized to HEPSERA followed by open-label treatment with Tenvir, 56% had HBV DNA <400 copies/mL (69 IU/mL), 50% had ALT normalization, and 28% had HBeAg loss (19% seroconversion to anti-HBe antibody) through Week 384. At Week 384, HBsAg loss and seroconversion were 11% and 8%, respectively, in subjects initially randomized to Tenvir and 12% and 10%, respectively, in subjects initially randomized to HEPSERA.

Of the originally randomized and treated 641 subjects in the two studies, liver biopsy data from 328 subjects who received continuing open-label treatment with Tenvir monotherapy were available for analysis at baseline, Week 48, and Week 240. There were no apparent differences between the subset of subjects who had liver biopsy data at Week 240 and those subjects remaining on open-label Tenvir without biopsy data that would be expected to affect histological outcomes at Week 240. Among the 328 subjects evaluated, the observed histological response rates were 80% and 88% at Week 48 and Week 240, respectively. In the subjects without cirrhosis at baseline (Ishak fibrosis score 0−4), 92% (216/235) and 95% (223/235) had either improvement or no change in Ishak fibrosis score at Week 48 and Week 240, respectively. In subjects with cirrhosis at baseline (Ishak fibrosis score 5−6), 97% (90/93) and 99% (92/93) had either improvement or no change in Ishak fibrosis score at Week 48 and Week 240, respectively. Twenty-nine percent (27/93) and 72% (67/93) of subjects with cirrhosis at baseline experienced regression of cirrhosis by Week 48 and Week 240, respectively, with a reduction in Ishak fibrosis score of at least 2 points. No definitive conclusions can be established about the remaining study population who were not part of this subset analysis.

Patients with Lamivudine-Resistant Chronic Hepatitis B

Study 121 was a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Tenvir compared to an unapproved antiviral regimen in subjects with chronic hepatitis B, persistent viremia (HBV DNA ≥1,000 IU/mL), and genotypic evidence of lamivudine resistance (rtM204I/V +/- rtL180M). One hundred forty-one adult subjects were randomized to the Tenvir treatment arm. The mean age of subjects randomized to Tenvir was 47 years (range 18−73); 74% were male, 59% were Caucasian, and 37% were Asian. At baseline, 54% of subjects were HBeAg-negative, 46% were HBeAg-positive, and 56% had abnormal ALT. Subjects had a mean HBV DNA of 6.4 log₁₀ copies/mL and mean serum ALT of 71 U/L at baseline.

After 96 weeks of treatment, 126 of 141 subjects (89%) randomized to Tenvir had HBV DNA <400 copies/mL (69 IU/mL), and 49 of 79 subjects (62%) with abnormal ALT at baseline had ALT normalization. Among the HBeAg-positive subjects randomized to Tenvir, 10 of 65 subjects (15%) experienced HBeAg loss and 7 of 65 subjects (11%) experienced anti-HBe seroconversion through Week 96. The proportion of subjects with HBV DNA concentrations below 400 copies/mL (69 IU/mL) at Week 96 was similar between the Tenvir monotherapy and the comparator arms.

Across the combined chronic hepatitis B treatment trials, the number of subjects with adefovir-resistance associated substitutions at baseline was too small to establish efficacy in this subgroup.

Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B and Decompensated Liver Disease

Tenvir was studied in a small randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial evaluating the safety of Tenvir compared to other antiviral drugs in subjects with chronic hepatitis B and decompensated liver disease through 48 weeks (Study 0108).

Forty-five adult subjects (37 males and 8 females) were randomized to the Tenvir treatment arm. At baseline, 69% subjects were HBeAg-negative and 31% were HBeAg-positive. Subjects had a mean Child-Pugh score of 7, a mean MELD score of 12, mean HBV DNA of 5.8 log₁₀ copies/mL, and mean serum ALT of 61 U/L at baseline. Trial endpoints were discontinuation due to an adverse event and confirmed increase in serum creatinine ≥0.5 mg/dL or confirmed serum phosphorus of <2 mg/dL .

At 48 weeks, 31/44 (70%) and 12/26 (46%) VIREAD-treated subjects achieved an HBV DNA <400 copies/mL (69 IU/mL), and normalized ALT, respectively. The trial was not designed to evaluate treatment impact on clinical endpoints such as progression of liver disease, need for liver transplantation, or death.

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

Tablets

Tenvir tablets, 150 mg, are triangle-shaped, white, film-coated tablets containing 150 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 123 mg of tenofovir disoproxil, and are debossed with "GSI" on one side and with "150" on the other side. Each bottle contains 30 tablets and a desiccant (silica gel canister or sachet), and is closed with a child-resistant closure. (NDC 61958-0404-1)

Tenvir tablets, 200 mg, are round-shaped, white, film-coated tablets containing 200 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 163 mg of tenofovir disoproxil, and are debossed with "GSI" on one side and with "200" on the other side. Each bottle contains 30 tablets and a desiccant (silica gel canister or sachet), and is closed with a child-resistant closure. (NDC 61958-0405-1)

Tenvir tablets, 250 mg, are capsule-shaped, white, film-coated tablets containing 250 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 204 mg of tenofovir disoproxil, and are debossed with "GSI" on one side and with "250" on the other side. Each bottle contains 30 tablets and a desiccant (silica gel canister or sachet), and is closed with a child-resistant closure. (NDC 61958-0406-1)

Tenvir tablets, 300 mg, are almond-shaped, light-blue, film-coated tablets containing 300 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil, and are debossed with "GILEAD" and "4331" on one side and with "300" on the other side. Each bottle contains 30 tablets and a desiccant (silica gel canister or sachet), and is closed with a child-resistant closure. (NDC 61958-0401-1)

Oral Powder

Tenvir oral powder consists of white, coated granules containing 40 mg of tenofovir DF, which is equivalent to 33 mg of tenofovir disoproxil, per gram of powder and is available in multi-use bottles containing 60 grams of oral powder, closed with a child-resistant closure, and co-packaged with a dosing scoop. (NDC 61958-0403-1)

Store Tenvir tablets and oral powder at 25 °C (77 °F), excursions permitted to 15–30 °C (59–86 °F).

Keep the bottle tightly closed. Dispense only in original container. Do not use if seal over bottle opening is broken or missing.

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).

Inform patients that Tenvir is not a cure for HIV-1 infection and patients may continue to experience illnesses associated with HIV-1 infection, including opportunistic infections. Patients should remain under the care of a physician when using Tenvir.

Advise patients to avoid doing things that can spread HIV or HBV to others.

• Do not share needles or other injection equipment.
• Do not share personal items 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.
• Do not breastfeed. Tenofovir is excreted in breast milk and it is not known whether it can harm the baby. Mothers with HIV-1 should not breastfeed because HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in the breast milk.

Inform patients that:

• The long-term effects of Tenvir are unknown.
• Tenvir tablets and oral powder are for oral ingestion only.
• Tenvir should not be discontinued without first informing their physician.
• If you have HIV-1 infection, with or without HBV coinfection, it is important to take Tenvir with combination therapy.
• It is important to take Tenvir on a regular dosing schedule and to avoid missing doses.
• Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in patients who are infected with HBV or coinfected with HBV and HIV-1 and have discontinued Tenvir .
• Renal impairment, including cases of acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome, has been reported. Tenvir should be avoided with concurrent or recent use of a nephrotoxic agent (e.g., high-dose or multiple NSAIDs) .
• Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported. Treatment with Tenvir should be suspended in any patient who develops clinical symptoms suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity .
• Tenvir should not be coadministered with ATRIPLA, COMPLERA, DESCOVY, GENVOYA, ODEFSEY, STRIBILD, TRUVADA, or VEMLIDY .
• Tenvir should not be administered in combination with HEPSERA .
• Decreases in bone mineral density have been observed with the use of Tenvir. Bone mineral density monitoring should be considered in patients who have a history of pathologic bone fracture or at risk for osteopenia .
• In some patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including Tenvir, signs and symptoms of inflammation from previous infections may occur soon after anti-HIV treatment is started. It is believed that these symptoms are due to an improvement in the body's immune response, enabling the body to fight infections that may have been present with no obvious symptoms. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider immediately of any symptoms of infection.
• In the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, the optimal duration of treatment is unknown. The relationship between response and long-term prevention of outcomes such as hepatocellular carcinoma is not known.

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Foster City, CA 94404

COMPLERA, DESCOVY, EMTRIVA, EPCLUSA, GENVOYA, HARVONI, HEPSERA, ODEFSEY, SOVALDI, STRIBILD, TRUVADA, VEMLIDY, and Tenvir are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. ATRIPLA is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Tenvir^®

(tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

tablets and oral powder

Read this Patient Information before you start taking Tenvir and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

What is the most important information I should know about Tenvir?

Tenvir can cause serious side effects, including:

Worsening of your Hepatitis B infection. Your hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection may become worse (flare-up) if you take Tenvir and then stop it. A "flare-up" is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before.

• Do not let your Tenvir run out. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider before your Tenvir is all gone.
• Do not stop taking Tenvir without first talking to your healthcare provider.
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  If you stop taking Tenvir, your healthcare provider will need to check your health often and do blood tests regularly to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking Tenvir.
  

  Talk to your doctor about taking an HIV test before starting treatment with Tenvir for chronic hepatitis B. You should also get a test for HBV if you are taking Tenvir for treatment of HIV.
  

What is Tenvir?

Tenvir is a prescription medicine used:

• with other antiviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) in people 2 years of age and older. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
  • When used with other HIV medicines, Tenvir may reduce the amount of HIV in your blood (called "viral load"). Tenvir may also help to increase the number of CD4 (T) cells in your blood which help fight off other infections. Reducing the amount of HIV and increasing the CD4 (T) cell count may improve your immune system. This may reduce your risk of death or infections that can happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections).
  • Tenvir does not cure HIV infection or AIDS. People taking Tenvir may still develop infections or other conditions associated with HIV infection.
  • You must stay on continuous HIV therapy to control infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses.
  • It is very important that you stay under the care of your healthcare provider.
  • It is not known if Tenvir is safe and effective for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in children under the age of 2 years.
• to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis B virus (HBV) in people 12 years of age and older.
  • Tenvir will not cure HBV.
  • Tenvir may lower the amount of HBV in your body.
  • Tenvir may improve the condition of your liver.
  • The long-term effects of taking Tenvir for treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection are not known.
  • It is not known if Tenvir is safe and effective for treatment of chronic hepatitis B in children under the age of 12 years.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Tenvir?

Before you take Tenvir, tell your healthcare provider if you:

• have liver problems, including hepatitis B (HBV) infection.
• have kidney problems.
• have bone problems.
• have any other medical conditions, including HIV infection.
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  are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Tenvir will harm your unborn baby.
  

  Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral medicines during pregnancy. Its purpose is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about how you can take part in this registry.
  

• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you are taking Tenvir. Tenofovir passes into your breast milk. You should not breastfeed because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.

Tenvir may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Tenvir works.

Do not take Tenvir if you also take:

• other medicines that contain tenofovir (ATRIPLA^®, COMPLERA^®, DESCOVY^®, GENVOYA^®, ODEFSEY^®, STRIBILD^®, TRUVADA^®, VEMLIDY^®)
• adefovir (HEPSERA^®)

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take the following medications.

• didanosine (Videx, Videx EC)
• atazanavir (Reyataz)
• darunavir (Prezista)
• lopinavir with ritonavir (Kaletra)
• ledipasvir with sofosbuvir (HARVONI^®)
• sofosbuvir with velpatasvir (EPCLUSA^®)

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider or pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

How should I take Tenvir?

• See "What is the most important information I should know about Tenvir?"
• Take Tenvir exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.
• Take Tenvir at the same time every day.
• For adults and children 12 years of age and older, the usual dose of Tenvir is one 300 mg tablet each day.
• If you are an adult with kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to take Tenvir less often.
• Adults and children 12 years of age and older who are unable to swallow Tenvir tablets whole may take 7½ scoops of Tenvir oral powder.
• For children 2 to 12 years of age, your healthcare provider will prescribe the right dose of Tenvir oral powder or tablets based on your child's body weight.
• Tell your healthcare provider if your child has problems with swallowing tablets.
• See the "Instructions for Use" section at the end of this Patient Information leaflet for information about the right way to measure and take Tenvir oral powder.
• Take Tenvir tablets by mouth, with or without food.
• Do not miss a dose of Tenvir. If you miss a dose of Tenvir, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose of Tenvir, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose of Tenvir at your regular time.
• If you take too much Tenvir, call your local poison control center or go right away to the nearest hospital emergency room.

What are the possible side effects of Tenvir?

Tenvir may cause serious side effects, including:

• See "What is the most important information I should know about Tenvir?"
• New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure, can happen in some people who take Tenvir. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your kidneys before you start treatment with Tenvir. If you have had kidney problems in the past or need to take another medicine that can cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do blood tests to check your kidneys during your treatment with Tenvir.
• Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Too much lactic acid is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell 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, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
• Severe liver problems. In rare cases, severe liver problems can happen that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: 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, or stomach-area pain.
• Bone problems can happen in some people who take Tenvir. Bone problems include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones.
• Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider if you start having new symptoms after starting your HIV medicine.

The most common side effects in all people who take Tenvir are:

nausea rash diarrhea headache

pain depression weakness

In some people with advanced HBV-infection, other common side effects may include:

• sleeping problems
• itching
• vomiting
• dizziness
• fever

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 Tenvir. 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 Tenvir?

• Store Tenvir tablets or oral powder at room temperature between 68 °F to 77 °F (20 °C to 25 °C).
• Keep Tenvir in the original container.
• Do not use Tenvir if the seal over the bottle opening is broken or missing.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed.

Keep Tenvir and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about Tenvir:

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Tenvir for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Tenvir to other people, even if they have the same condition you have. It may harm them.

Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 or HBV infection to others.

Do not share or re-use needles or other injection equipment.

Do not share personal items 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 safe sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood.

A vaccine is available to protect people at risk for becoming infected with HBV. You can ask your healthcare provider for information about this vaccine.

This leaflet summarizes the most important information about Tenvir. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Tenvir that is written for health professionals.

For more information, go to www.viread.com or call Gilead Sciences, Inc. at 1-800-GILEAD-5 (1-800-445-3235).

What are the ingredients in Tenvir?

Active Ingredient: Tenvir

Inactive Ingredients:

Tenvir tablets: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch.

Tenvir Oral Powder: mannitol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, and silicon dioxide.

Tablet Coating:

Tenvir tablets 300 mg: Opadry II Y-30-10671-A, which contains FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.

Tenvir tablets 150, 200 and 250 mg: Opadry II 32K-18425, which contains hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.

Instructions for Use of Tenvir oral powder

Read the Instructions for Use below before you give Tenvir oral powder. Be sure you can understand and follow them. If you have any questions, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Important information

• Tenvir oral powder comes in a box that has a bottle of Tenvir and a dosing scoop.
• Only use the dosing scoop to measure Tenvir oral powder.
• Only mix Tenvir oral powder with soft foods that can be swallowed without chewing. Examples of soft foods you can use are: applesauce, baby food, or yogurt.
• Do not mix Tenvir oral powder with liquid. The powder may float to the top even after stirring.
• Give the entire dose right away after mixing to avoid a bad taste.

How do I prepare and give Tenvir oral powder?

• Wash and dry your hands.
• Measure ¼ to ½ cup of soft food into a cup or bowl.
• To open a new bottle of powder, press down on the bottle lid and turn to remove. Peel off the foil.
• Measure the number of scoops prescribed by your healthcare provider.
  • For each full scoop prescribed:
    • Fill the dosing scoop to the top.
    • Use the flat edge of clean knife to make the powder even with the top of the scoop.
  • For ½ scoop:
    • Fill the dosing scoop up to the "½ line" on the side.
• Sprinkle the Tenvir oral powder on the soft food. Stir with a spoon until well mixed. Give the entire dose right away after mixing to avoid a bad taste.
• Close the bottle of Tenvir tightly.
• Wash and dry the dosing scoop. Do not store the dosing scoop in the bottle.

This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Manufactured for and distributed by:

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Foster City, CA 94404

Revised: April 2017

COMPLERA, DESCOVY, GENVOYA, HARVONI, HEPSERA, ODEFSEY, STRIBILD, TRUVADA, VEMLIDY, and Tenvir are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. ATRIPLA is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

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PRINICPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 300 mg Bottle Label

NDC 61958-0401-1

Tenvir ^®

(tenofovir disoproxil

fumarate) Tablets, 300 mg

30 tablets

R_x only

PRINICPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 150 mg Bottle Label

NDC 61958-0404-1

Tenvir ^®

(tenofovir disoproxil

fumarate) Tablets

150 mg

30 tablets

R_x only

PRINICPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 200 mg Bottle Label

NDC 61958-0405-1

Tenvir ^®

(tenofovir disoproxil

fumarate) Tablets

200 mg

30 tablets

R_x only

PRINICPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 250 mg Bottle Label

NDC 61958-0406-1

Tenvir ^®

(tenofovir disoproxil

fumarate) Tablets

250 mg

30 tablets

R_x only

PRINICPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 g Bottle Carton

NDC 61958-0403-1

Tenvir ^®

(tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

Oral Powder, 40 mg/scoop

Each level dosing scoop provides approximately

1g of the oral powder which contains 40 mg of

Tenvir, which is

equivalent to 33 mg of tenofovir disoproxil.

60 g per bottle

R_x only

GILEAD

PRINICPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 g Bottle Carton

Tenvir pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

• Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

Tenvir available forms, composition, doses:

• Tablets; Oral; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300 mg

Tenvir destination | category:

• Human:
• Antivirals
• Nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors

Tenvir Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

• J05AF07 - Tenofovir Disoproxil

Tenvir pharmaceutical companies:

• Cipla

References

1. Dailymed."VIREAD (TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE) TABLET, COATED VIREAD (TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE) POWDER [GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. Dailymed."EMTRICITABINE; RILPIVIRINE HYDROCHLORIDE; TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. "Tenofovir disoproxil". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Tenvir?

Depending on the reaction of the Tenvir after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Tenvir not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Tenvir addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Tenvir, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Tenvir consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology