Biktarvy Alternatives Compared
Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Cabenuva (cabotegravir / rilpivirine) |
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Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Cabenuva (cabotegravir / rilpivirine) |
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Prescription only
Biktarvy is a combination tablet that contains three antiviral agents which may be used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children weighing more than 25kg (55lb). It is generally well-tolerated and the... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for HIV Infection, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV. Descovy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for HIV Infection. Cabenuva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Biktarvy has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 226 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Descovy has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Cabenuva has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 28 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 4% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
180 hours |
25.7 hours |
50 hours (empirically) |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 446 drugs are known to interact with Biktarvy:
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A total of 249 drugs are known to interact with Descovy:
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A total of 461 drugs are known to interact with Cabenuva:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 07, 2018 |
April 04, 2016 |
January 21, 2021 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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