Indinavir Alternatives Compared
| Indinavir | Biktarvy | Descovy |
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| Indinavir | Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for HIV Infection, Nonoccupational Exposure, Occupational Exposure. indinavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV Infection. Descovy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Indinavir | More about Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | More about Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | ||||||||||||||||
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Indinavir has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
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. |
Descovy has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: indinavir side effects in more detail. |
See also: Biktarvy side effects in more detail. |
See also: Descovy side effects in more detail. |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Biktarvy prices |
View all Descovy prices |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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2.2 hours |
180 hours |
25.7 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 534 drugs are known to interact with indinavir:
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A total of 431 drugs are known to interact with Biktarvy:
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A total of 239 drugs are known to interact with Descovy:
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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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March 13, 1996 |
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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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