Comparing Biktarvy vs Norvir
Biktarvy | Norvir |
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Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Norvir (ritonavir) |
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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. Norvir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Generic Status | |||||||||||||||||
No lower-cost generic available |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Biktarvy has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 189 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Norvir has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Biktarvy side effects in more detail. |
See also: Norvir side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Biktarvy prices |
View all Norvir prices and generic prices |
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N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
180 hours |
5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 415 drugs are known to interact with Biktarvy:
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A total of 647 drugs are known to interact with Norvir:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
February 07, 2018 |
March 01, 1996 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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