VEMLIDY 25 mg/1
tenofovir alafenamide · TABLET · Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Vemlidy is an oral tablet containing tenofovir alafenamide, used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection in adults. It works by reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- VEMLIDY
- Generic Name
- tenofovir alafenamide
- NDC Code (Product)
61958-2301- Manufacturer
- Gilead Sciences, Inc.
- Strength
- 25 mg/1
- Dosage Form
- TABLET
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- NDA208464
- Marketing Start
- 11/10/2016
Recall History
No Recall HistorySide Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VEMLIDY is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 25 kg with compensated liver disease [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . VEMLIDY is a hepatitis B virus (HBV) nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor and is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older and weighing at least 25 kg with compensated liver disease. ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Testing: Prior to initiation of VEMLIDY, test patients for HIV infection. VEMLIDY alone should not be used in patients with HIV infection. Prior to or when initiating VEMLIDY, and during treatment on a clinically appropriate schedule, assess serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein in all patients. Also assess serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage: 25 mg (one tablet) taken orally once daily with food. ( 2.2 ) Renal Impairment: VEMLIDY is not recommended in patients with estimated creatinine clearance below 15 mL per minute who are not receiving chronic hemodialysis. In patients on chronic hemodialysis, on hemodialysis days, administer VEMLIDY after hemodialysis. ( 2.3 ) Hepatic Impairment: VEMLIDY is not recommended in patients with decompensated (Child-Pugh B or C) hepatic impairment. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Testing Prior to Initiation of VEMLIDY Prior to initiation of VEMLIDY, patients should be tested for HIV-1 infection. VEMLIDY alone should not be used in patients with HIV-1 infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Prior to or when initiating VEMLIDY, and during tr…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS VEMLIDY is a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and BCRP. Drugs that strongly affect P-gp and BCRP activity may lead to changes in VEMLIDY absorption. Consult the full prescribing information prior to and during treatment for potential drug-drug interactions. ( 7 ) 7.1 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect VEMLIDY VEMLIDY is a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and BCRP. Drugs that strongly affect P-gp and BCRP activity may lead to changes in tenofovir alafenamide absorption (see Table 4 ). Drugs that induce P-gp activity are expected to decrease the absorption of tenofovir alafenamide, resulting in decreased plasma concentrations of tenofovir alafenamide, which may lead to loss of therapeutic effect of VEMLIDY. Coadministration of VEMLIDY with other drugs that inhibit P-gp and BCRP may increase the absorption and plasma concentration of tenofovir alafenamide. 7.2 Drugs Affecting Renal Function Because tenofovir is primarily excreted by the kidneys by a combination of glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion, coadministration of VEMLIDY with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase concentrations of tenofovir …
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Severe Acute Exacerbation of Hepatitis B [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] New Onset or Worsening of Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Most common adverse reaction (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, all grades) is headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Gilead Sciences, Inc. at 1-800-GILEAD-5 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions in Adult Subjects with Chronic Hepatitis B and Compensated Liver Disease The safety assessment of VEMLIDY was based on pooled data through the Week 96 data analysis from 1298 subjects in two randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trials, Trial 108 and Trial 110, in adult subjects with chroni…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VEMLIDY used for?
Vemlidy is an oral tablet containing tenofovir alafenamide, used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection in adults. It works by reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body.
Is VEMLIDY a controlled substance?
VEMLIDY is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for VEMLIDY?
The generic name for VEMLIDY is tenofovir alafenamide. There are no other listed brand versions of tenofovir alafenamide.
What is the NDC code for VEMLIDY 25 mg/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for VEMLIDY 25 mg/1 is 61958-2301, listed by Gilead Sciences, Inc..
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