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Triumeq Alternatives Compared

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Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide)
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Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide)
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

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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Ratings & Reviews

Triumeq has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 127 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect.

Biktarvy has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 222 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.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

No lower cost generic approved

No lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Strength 600 mg-50 mg-300 mg
Per unit* $139.02
Cost* $4,170.57

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Quantity 30 tablet
Strength 50 mg-200 mg-25 mg
Per unit* $150.36
Cost* $4,510.77

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Quantity 30 tablet
Strength 120 mg-15 mg
Per unit* $78.70
Cost* $2,361.00

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine brands include: Triumeq PD

N/A

N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

14 hours

180 hours

25.7 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Summary unavailable.

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Summary unavailable.

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Drug Interactions

A total of 214 drugs are known to interact with Triumeq:

  • 82 major drug interactions (1668 brand and generic names)
  • 42 moderate drug interactions (126 brand and generic names)
  • 90 minor drug interactions (333 brand and generic names)

A total of 444 drugs are known to interact with Biktarvy:

  • 187 major drug interactions (2142 brand and generic names)
  • 255 moderate drug interactions (762 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)

A total of 245 drugs are known to interact with Descovy:

  • 134 major drug interactions (557 brand and generic names)
  • 108 moderate drug interactions (281 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (7 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

August 22, 2014

February 07, 2018

April 04, 2016
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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