Comparing Biktarvy vs Triumeq
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| Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) |
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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
Triumeq is a fixed-dose combination tablet that contains three antivirals: abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine, which may be used to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and children weighing at least... View more |
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| More about Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | More about Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Biktarvy has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 211 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Triumeq has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 126 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Biktarvy side effects in more detail. |
See also: Triumeq side effects in more detail. |
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Other abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine brands include: Triumeq PD | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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180 hours |
14 hours |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 431 drugs are known to interact with Biktarvy:
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A total of 212 drugs are known to interact with Triumeq:
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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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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.
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