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TIVICAY

DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM
Approved 2013-08-12

TIVICAY (dolutegravir sodium) is an antiretroviral medication indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult and pediatric populations. It is used in combination with other antiretroviral agents for treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 3 kg and aged at least 4 weeks. The drug is also indicated for use with rilpivirine as a complete regimen for virologically suppressed adults who have been on a stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 6 months. This combination therapy is intended for patients with no history of treatment failure or known resistance to either dolutegravir or rilpivirine.

Source: FDA Label • VIIV HLTHCARE

How TIVICAY Works

Dolutegravir is an HIV-1 antiretroviral agent. It functions specifically as an HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI). The medication is used as a component of combination antiretroviral therapy to manage HIV-1 infection.

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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Priority Reviews
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Discontinued
First Approved
2013-08-12
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM

TIVICAY Approval History

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What TIVICAY Treats

2 indications

TIVICAY is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2013. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • HIV-1 infection in adults (treatment-naïve or -experienced) in combination with other antiretroviral agents.
  • HIV-1 infection in pediatric patients (treatment-naïve or -experienced but INSTI-naïve) aged at least 4 weeks and weighing at least 3 kg in
Source: FDA Label
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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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TIVICAY FDA Label Details

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FDA Label (PDF)

TIVICAY and TIVICAY PD are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV‑1 infection in adults (treatment-naïve or -experienced) and in pediatric patients (treatment-naïve or -experienced but integrase strand transfer inhibitor [INSTI]-naïve) aged at least 4 weeks and weighing at least 3 kg [see Microbiology ]. TIVICAY is indicated in combination with rilpivirine as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/ mL) on a...

TIVICAY Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jun 2030

Patents (36 active)

US9242986*PED Expires Jun 8, 2030
US9242986 Expires Dec 8, 2029
US8129385*PED Expires Apr 5, 2028
US8129385 Expires Oct 5, 2027
+ 26 more patents
Source: FDA Orange Book

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