Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Truvada


Truvada is a brand name of emtricitabine/tenofovir, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


TRUVADA (emtricitabine; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate - tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: GILEAD

    Approval date: August 2, 2004

    Strength(s): 200MG;300MG [RLD]

Has a generic version of Truvada been approved?


No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Truvada available.


Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Truvada. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents


Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.




  • Method for the synthesis, compositions and use of 2'-deoxy-5-fluoro-3'-thiacytidine and related compounds
    Patent 5,814,639
    Issued: September 29, 1998
    Inventor(s): Liotta; Dennis C. & Schinazi; Raymond F. & Choi; Woo-Baeg
    Assignee(s): Emory University
    The present invention relates to a method of preparing the antiviral compounds 2'-deoxy-5-fluoro-3'thiacytidine (FTC) and various prodrug analogues of FTC from inexpensive precursors with the option of introducing functionality as needed; methods of using these compounds, particularly in the prevention and treatment of AIDS; and the compounds themselves. This synthetic route allows the stereoselective preparation of the biologically active isomer of these compounds and related compounds.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • September 29, 2015
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    • March 29, 2016
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  • Antiviral activity and resolution of 2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane
    Patent 5,914,331
    Issued: June 22, 1999
    Inventor(s): Liotta; Dennis C. & Schinazi; Raymond F. & Choi; Woo-Baeg
    Assignee(s): Emory University
    A method and composition for the treatment of HIV and HBV infections in humans is disclosed that includes administering an effective amount of 2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane, a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, including a 5' or N.sup.4 alkylated or acylated derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for the resolution of a racemic mixture of nucleoside enantiomers is also disclosed that includes the step of exposing the racemic mixture to an enzyme that preferentially catalyzes a reaction in one of the enantiomers.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • July 2, 2017
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV
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    • January 2, 2018
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  • Antiviral phosphonomethyoxy nucleotide analogs having increased oral bioavarilability
    Patent 5,922,695
    Issued: July 13, 1999
    Inventor(s): Arimilli; Murty N. & Cundy; Kenneth C. & Dougherty; Joseph P. & Kim; Choung U. & Oliyai; Reza & Stella; Valentino J.
    Assignee(s): Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Novel compounds are provided that comprise esters of antiviral phosphonomethoxy nucleotide analogs with carbonates and/or carbamates having the structure --OC(R.sup.2).sub.2 OC(O)X(R).sub.a, wherein R.sup.2 independently is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyenylaryl, alkynylaryl, alkaryl, arylalkynyl, arylalkenyl or arylalkyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted with halo, azido, nitro or OR.sup.3 in which R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C12 alkyl; X is N or O; R is independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyenylaryl, alkynylaryl, alkaryl, arylalkynyl, arylalkenyl or arylalkyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted with halo, azido, nitro, --O--, --N.dbd., --NR.sup.4 --, --N(R.sup.4).sub.2 -- or OR.sup.3, R.sup.4 independently is --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, provided that at least one R is not H; and a is 1 or 2, with the proviso that when a is 2 and X is N, (a) two R groups can be taken together to form a carbocycle or oxygen-containing heterocycle, or (b) one R additionally can be OR.sup.3. The compounds are useful as intermediates for the preparation of antiviral compounds or oligonucleotides, or are useful for administration directly to patients for antiviral therapy or prophylaxis. Embodiments are particularly useful when administered orally.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATMENT OF ADULTS INFECTED WITH HIV-1
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    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV
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    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
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    • January 25, 2018
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  • Nucleotide analog composition and synthesis method
    Patent 5,935,946
    Issued: August 10, 1999
    Inventor(s): Munger, Jr.; John D. & Rohloff; John C. & Schultze; Lisa M.
    Assignee(s): Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    The invention provides a composition comprising bis(POC)PMPA and fumaric acid (1:1). The composition is useful as an intermediate for the preparation of antiviral compounds, or is useful for administration to patients for antiviral therapy or prophylaxis. The composition is particularly useful when administered orally. The invention also provides methods to make PMPA and intermediates in PMPA synthesis. Embodiments include lithium t-butoxide, 9-(2-hydroxypropyl) adenine and diethyl p-toluenesulfonylmethoxyphosphonate in an organic solvent such as DMF. The reaction results in diethyl PMPA preparations containing an improved by-product profile compared to diethyl PMPA made by prior methods.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATMENT OF ADULTS INFECTED WITH HIV-1
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    • July 25, 2017
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    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
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    • January 25, 2018
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  • Antiviral phosphonomethoxy nucleotide analogs having increased oral bioavailability
    Patent 5,977,089
    Issued: November 2, 1999
    Inventor(s): Arimilli; Murty N. & Cundy; Kenneth C. & Dougherty; Joseph P. & Kim; Choung U. & Oliyai; Reza & Stella; Valentino J.
    Assignee(s): Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Compounds are provided that comprise esters of antiviral phosphonomethoxy nucleotide analogs with carbonates and/or carbamates having the structure --OC(R.sup.2).sub.2 OC(O)X(R).sub.a, wherein R.sup.2 independently is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyenylaryl, alkynylaryl, alkaryl, arylalkynyl, arylalkenyl or arylalkyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted with halo, azido, nitro or OR.sup.3 in which R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; X is N or O; R is independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyenylaryl, alkynylaryl, alkaryl, arylalkynyl, arylalkenyl or arylalkyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted with halo, azido, nitro, --O--, --N.dbd., --NR.sup.4 --, --N(R.sup.4).sub.2 -- or OR.sup.3, R.sup.4 independently is --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, provided that at least one R is not H; and a is 1 or 2, with the proviso that when a is 2 and X is N, (a) two R groups can be taken together to form a carbocycle or oxygen-containing heterocycle, or (b) one R additionally can be OR.sup.3. The compounds are useful as intermediates for the preparation of antiviral compounds or oligonucleotides, or are useful for administration directly to patients for antiviral therapy or prophylaxis. Embodiments are particularly useful when administered orally.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATMENT OF ADULTS INFECTED WITH HIV-1
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    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
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    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV
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    • January 25, 2018
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  • Antiviral phosphonomethoxy nucleotide analogs having increased oral bioavailability
    Patent 6,043,230
    Issued: March 28, 2000
    Inventor(s): Arimilli; Murty N. & Cundy; Kenneth C. & Dougherty; Joseph P. & Kim; Choung U. & Oliyai; Reza & Stella; Valentino J.
    Assignee(s): Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Novel compounds are provided that comprise esters of antiviral phosphonomethoxy nucleotide analogs with carbonates and/or carbamates having the structure -OC(R.sup.2).sub.2 OC(O) X(R).sub.a, wherein R.sup.2 independently is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyenylaryl, alkynylaryl, alkaryl, arylalkynyl, arylalkenyl or arylalkyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted with halo, azido, nitro or OR.sup.3 in which R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C12 alkyl; X is N or O; R is independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyenylaryl, alkynylaryl, alkaryl, arylalkynyl, arylalkenyl or arylalkyl which is unsubstituted or is substituted with halo, axido, nitro, --O--, --N.dbd., --NR.sup.4 --, --N(R.sup.4).sub.2 -- or OR.sup.3, R.sup.4 independently is --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, provided that at least one R is not H; and a is 1 or 2, with the proviso that when a is 2 and X is N, (a) two R groups can be taken together to form a carbocycle or oxygen-containing heterocycle, or (b) one R additionally can be OR.sup.3. The compounds are useful as intermediates for the preparation of antiviral compounds or oligonucleotides, or are useful for administration directly to patients for antiviral therapy or prophylaxis. Embodiments are particularly useful when administered orally.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
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    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV
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    • July 25, 2017
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATMENT OF ADULTS INFECTED WITH HIV-1
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    • January 25, 2018
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  • Antiviral activity and resolution of 2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane
    Patent 6,642,245
    Issued: November 4, 2003
    Inventor(s): Dennis C.; Liotta & Raymond F.; Schinazi & Woo-Baeg; Choi
    Assignee(s): Emory University
    A method and composition for the treatment of HIV and HBV infections in humans is disclosed that includes administering an effective amount of 2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane, a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, including a 5′ or N4 alkylated or acylated derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A process for the resolution of a racemic mixture of nucleoside enantiomers is also disclosed that includes the step of exposing the racemic mixture to an enzyme that preferentially catalyzes a reaction in one of the enantiomers.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • November 4, 2020
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV


    • November 4, 2020
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER


    • November 4, 2020
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATMENT OF ADULTS INFECTED WITH HIV-1


    • May 4, 2021
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  • Method of resolution and antiviral activity of 1,3-oxathiolane nuclesoside enantiomers
    Patent 6,703,396
    Issued: March 9, 2004
    Inventor(s): Dennis C.; Liotta & Raymond F.; Schinazi & Woo-Baeg; Choi
    Assignee(s): Emory University
    A process for the resolution of a racemic mixture of nucleoside enantiomers that includes the step of exposing the racemic mixture to an enzyme that preferentially catalyzes a reaction in one of the enantiomers. The nucleoside enantiomer (−)-2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-flurocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane is an effective antiviral agent against HIV, HBV, and other viruses replicating in a similar manner.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • March 9, 2021
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    • September 9, 2021
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See also...

  • Truvada Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Truvada Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Truvada Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Truvada Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Emtricitabine and tenofovir Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Emtricitabine and tenofovir Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

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