DOVATO (dolutegravir sodium) · VIIV HLTHCARE
DOVATO is a complete two-drug regimen indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older who weigh at least 25 kg. The medication is used for patients with no prior antiretroviral treatment history or as a replacement for a stable regimen in patients who are virologically suppressed. To be eligible for replacement therapy, patients must have no history of treatment failure and no known resistance to the individual components of the drug.
How DOVATO Works
DOVATO is a fixed-dose combination of two antiretroviral agents: dolutegravir and lamivudine. Dolutegravir functions as an integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI), while lamivudine acts as a nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). These components work together to target the enzymes necessary for HIV-1 viral replication, providing a complete therapeutic regimen in a single combination.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2019-04-08
- Patent Cliff
- 2031
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET
DOVATO Approval History
What DOVATO Treats
1 indicationsDOVATO is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2019. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
DOVATO Boxed Warning
PATIENTS CO-INFECTED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV-1): EMERGENCE OF LAMIVUDINE-RESISTANT HBV AND EXACERBATIONS OF HBV All patients with HIV-1 should be tested for the presence of HBV prior to or when initiating DOVATO. Emergence of lamivudine-resistant HBV variants associated with lamivudine-containing antiretroviral regimens has been reported. If DOVATO is used in patients co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV, additional treatment should be considered for appropri...
WARNING: PATIENTS CO-INFECTED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV-1): EMERGENCE OF LAMIVUDINE-RESISTANT HBV AND EXACERBATIONS OF HBV All patients with HIV-1 should be tested for the presence of HBV prior to or when initiating DOVATO. Emergence of lamivudine-resistant HBV variants associated with lamivudine-containing antiretroviral regimens has been reported. If DOVATO is used in patients co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV, additional treatment should be considered for appropriate treatment of chronic HBV; otherwise, consider an alternative regimen. Severe acute exacerbations of HBV have been reported in patients who are co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV and have discontinued lamivudine, a component of DOVATO. Closely monitor hepatic function in these patients and, if appropriate, initiate anti-HBV treatment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . WARNING: PATIENTS CO-INFECTED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV-1): EMERGENCE OF LAMIVUDINE-RESISTANT HBV AND EXACERBATIONS OF HBV See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • All patients with HIV-1 should be tested for the presence of HBV prior to or when initiating DOVATO. Emergence of lamivudine-resistant HBV variants associated with lamivudine-containing antiretroviral regimens has been reported. If DOVATO is used in patients co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV, additional treatment should be considered for appropriate treatment of chronic HBV; otherwise, consider an alternative regimen. • Severe acute exacerbations of HBV have been reported in patients who are co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV and have discontinued lamivudine, a component of DOVATO. Closely monitor hepatic function in these patients and, if appropriate, initiate anti-HBV treatment. ( 5.1 )
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Clinical Trial Registry
2 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06580873 | REB-24-04 | Ph 4 | not yet recruiting | Evaluation of Switch to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine (DTG/3TC) From Current Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy in People Living With HIV (PLWH) Receiving Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) |
| NCT04827134 results posted | 216149 | Ph 1 | completed | A Food-effect Study of the Pediatric Dispersible Tablet Formulations of TRIUMEQ® and DOVATO® in Healthy Adult Participants |
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
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DOVATO FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)DOVATO is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 25 kg with no antiretroviral treatment history or to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual components of DOVATO. DOVATO, a two-drug combination of dolutegravir (integrase strand transfer inhibitor [INSTI]) and lamivudine ...
WARNING: PATIENTS CO-INFECTED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV-1): EMERGENCE OF LAMIVUDINE-RESISTANT HBV AND EXACERBATIONS OF HBV All patients with HIV-1 should be tested for the presence of HBV prior to or when initiating DOVATO. Emergence of lamivudine-resistant H...
DOVATO Patents & Exclusivity
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