Efavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 600 mg; 300 mg; 300 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 90-count — NDC 42385-0928-90 package photo

Efavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 600 mg; 300 mg; 300 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 90-count

by Laurus Labs Limited · 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (42385-928-90)
NDC 42385-0928-90
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 42385-928-90 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains90-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $37.39/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 30 tablets 42385-0928-30
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 42385-928-90
Product NDC 42385-928
11-digit billing NDC 42385092890
RxCUI 864661
UNII JE6H2O27P8, 2T8Q726O95, OTT9J7900I
Application # ANDA212786
SPL Set ID 1f8f9fe1-b8fd-4f65-8832-9d3d6802d076
Established class (EPC) Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor; Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor; Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors; Cytochrome P450 3A Inducers; Cytochrome P450 2B6 Inducers; Cytochrome P450 2C9 Inhibitors; Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors; Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors; Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-05-14
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance EFAVIRENZ; LAMIVUDINE; TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
GPI-14 12109903330340
GPI class Efavirenz-lamiVUDine-Tenofovir
GCN Seq No 078254
GCN 44548
HICL code 044763
Ingredient (HICL) Efavirenz/Lamivu/Tenofov Disop
HIC1 code W
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Anti-Infecting Agents
HIC2 code W5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antiviral Agents
HIC3 code W5Q
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Artv Nucleoside,Nucleotide,Non-Nucleoside Rti Comb
AHFS code 08:18.08.16
AHFS class Hiv Nonnucleoside Rev.transcrip. Inhib.
FDB label name EFAVIR-LAMIV-TENOF 600-300-300
FDB brand name Efavirenz-Lamivu-Tenofov Disop
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 42385-928-90 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 42385-0928-90. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
How it works Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2C9 Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerLaurus Labs Limited
Application holderLAURUS LABS LTD
FDA applicationANDA212786 (ANDA)
Labeler code42385
First marketedMay 2020
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio87 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name EFAVIR-LAMIV-TENOF 600-300-300 Ingredient Efavirenz/Lamivu/Tenofov Disop
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

The combination of efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir DF is used to treat HIV. Efavirenz is in a class of medications called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). Lamivudine and tenofovir DF are in a class of medications called nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). They work by decreasing the amount of HIV in the body. Although efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir DF will not cure HIV, these medications may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses. Taking these medications and makin...

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📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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  • What should I do if I also have hepatitis B?
📖 Read our full Efavirenz, Lamivudine, and Tenofovir guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII M28OL1HH48
    Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII RFW2ET671P
    Hydroxypropyl cellulose is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a film-former to coat tablets or control how fast the medicine releases.
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    Lactose is a natural sugar derived from milk. In medications, it serves as a filler and binder to add bulk and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together during manufacturing.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII G2M7P15E5P
    Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a synthetic polymer used as a solvent, humectant, and thickening agent in medicines. It helps dissolve other ingredients, retain moisture in the product, and achieve the desired consistency.
  • UNII 532B59J990
    Polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic polymer made from plant-derived materials. It's used as a binder to hold ingredients together, a film-former in coatings, and a thickener in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 368GB5141J
    A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 7SEV7J4R1U
    A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

11 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

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Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $37.39 $3,365.52 / 90 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Efavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 600 mg/1; 300 mg/1; 300 mgthis 42385-0928-90 Laurus 90 tablets AB FDA listed
Symfi 600 mg/1; 300 mg/1; 300 mg 49502-0475-93 Viatris 30 tablets AB FDA listed
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2020
On the market since
May 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
30 tablets42385-0928-30 63 Rx · $112,691
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 63 Rx · 2,598 units · $112,691 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
42385-0928-30 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (42385-928-30) 2020-05-14 Active
42385-0928-90 You're viewing this 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (42385-928-90) 2020-05-14 Active

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Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 42385-0928-90?
NDC 42385-0928-90 is a 90-count package — 90 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 42385-0928-90 and NDC 42385-0928-30?
Both are Efavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 600 mg; 300 mg; 300 mg Tablet, Film Coated — the drug itself is identical. NDC 42385-0928-90 is the 90-count package, while NDC 42385-0928-30 is the 30 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Efavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 600 mg; 300 mg; 300 mg Tablet, Film Coated?
Bill NDC 42385-0928-90 — the 11-digit billing format is 42385092890. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

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HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 42385-928-90, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 42385-0928-90, written without dashes as 42385092890. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 42385-0928-90, the first segment (42385) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Laurus Labs Limited; the middle segment (0928) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (90) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Laurus Labs Limited. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 30 tablets (42385-0928-30). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Laurus Labs Limited is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 133 words

WARNING: POST TREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATIONS OF HEPATITIS B Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) and have discontinued lamivudine or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, two components of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Monitor hepatic function closely in these patients and, if appropriate, initiate anti-hepatitis B treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: POST TREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATIONS OF HEPATITIS B See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are co-infected with HBV and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) and have discontinued lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

Monitor hepatic function closely in these patients and, if appropriate, initiate anti-hepatitis B treatment. ( 5.1 )

🎯 Indications and Usage 100 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg. Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are three-drug combination of efavirenz (EFV), a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, and lamivudine (3TC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), both nucleo(t)side reverse transcriptase inhibitors and are indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg.

( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~2 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Testing: Prior to initiation and during treatment with efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, patients should be tested for hepatitis B virus infection, and estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein should be obtained. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dose: One tablet taken orally once daily on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime. ( 2.2 ) Renal Impairment: Not recommended in patients with CrCL less than 50 mL/min or patients with end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis.

( 2.3 ) Hepatic Impairment: Not recommended for patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment. Use caution in patients with mild hepatic impairment. ( 2.4 )

2.1Testing Prior to Initiation and During Treatment with Efavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets Prior to initiation of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, test patients for hepatitis B virus infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . It is recommended that serum creatinine, serum phosphorus, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein be assessed before initiating efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets and during therapy in all patients as clinically appropriate [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].

Monitor hepatic function prior to and during treatment with efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] .

2.2Recommended Dosage for Adult and Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 40 kg Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a three-drug fixed-dose combination product containing 600 mg of efavirenz (EFV), 300 mg of lamivudine (3TC), and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). The recommended dosage of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets in HIV-1-infected adults and pediatric patients who weigh at least 40 kg, and can swallow a solid tablet, is one tablet taken orally once daily.

Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime. Dosing at bedtime may improve the tolerability of nervous system symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) a nd Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

2.3Not Recommended in Renal Impairment Because efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a fixed-dose combination tablet and cannot be dose adjusted, they are not recommended for patients with impaired renal function (creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min) or patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring hemodialysis [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ] .

2.4Not Recommended in Moderate to Severe Hepatic Impairment Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are not recommended in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) and Use in Specific Populations (8.7)] .

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 74 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 600 mg of efavirenz, 300 mg of lamivudine, and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil). The tablets are white colored, capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets, debossed with ‘L65’ on one side and plain on the other side. Tablets: 600 mg efavirenz, 300 mg lamivudine and 300 mg tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil). ( 3 )

Contraindications 98 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are contraindicated: in patients with a previous hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, or toxic skin eruptions) to any of the components contained in the formulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] . when coadministered with elbasvir and grazoprevir [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Drug Interactions (7.5)]. Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are contraindicated in patients with previous hypersensitivity (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, or toxic skin eruptions) to any of the components of this product.

( 4 ) Coadministration with elbasvir/grazoprevir. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis: Discontinue treatment in patients who develop symptoms or laboratory findings suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity. ( 5.2 ) New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment: Can include acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome. Avoid administering efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets with concurrent or recent use of nephrotoxic drugs.

( 5.4 ) Serious Psychiatric Symptoms: Immediate medical evaluation is recommended for serious psychiatric symptoms such as severe depression or suicidal ideation. ( 5.5 ) Nervous System Symptoms (NSS): NSS are frequent, usually begin 1 to 2 days after initiating therapy and resolve in 2 to 4 weeks. Dosing at bedtime may improve tolerability.

NSS are not predictive of onset of psychiatric symptoms. ( 5.6 ) Rash: Rash usually begins within 1 to 2 weeks after initiating therapy and resolves within 4 weeks. Discontinue if severe rash develops.

( 5.8 ) Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver function tests before and during treatment in patients with underlying hepatic disease, including hepatitis B or C coinfection, marked transaminase elevations, or who are taking medications associated with liver toxicity. Among reported cases of hepatic failure, a few occurred in patients with no pre-existing hepatic disease. ( 5.9 , 8.7 ) Pancreatitis: Use with caution in pediatric patients with a history of pancreatitis or other significant risk factors for pancreatitis.

Discontinue efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate as clinically appropriate. ( 5.10 ) Convulsions: Use caution in patients with a history of seizures. ( 5.11 ) Lipids: Total cholesterol and triglyceride elevations.

Monitor before therapy and periodically thereafter. ( 5.12 ) Decreases in Bone Mineral Density (BMD): Observed in HIV-infected patients. Consider assessment of BMD in patients with a history of pathologic fracture or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss.

( 5.13 ) Immune Reconstitution Syndrome: Observed in HIV-infected patients. May necessitate further evaluation and treatment. ( 5.14 ) Redistribution/Accumulation of Body Fat: Observed in HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral combination therapy.

( 5.15 )

5.1Severe Acute Exacerbation of Hepatitis B in Patients Coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV Posttreatment Exacerbations of Hepatitis: All patients with HIV-1 should be tested for the presence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) before initiating antiretroviral therapy [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . Discontinuation of anti-HBV therapy, including 3TC and TDF, may be associated with severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B. Patients infected with HBV who discontinue efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should be closely monitored with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months after stopping treatment.

If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. I mportant Differences Among Lamivudine-Containing Products: Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets contain a higher dose of the same active ingredient, 3TC, than EPIVIR-HBV ® tablets. EPIVIR-HBV was developed for patients with chronic hepatitis B.

The formulation and dosage of 3TC in EPIVIR-HBV are not appropriate for patients co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV. Safety and efficacy of 3TC have not been established for treatment of chronic hepatitis B in patients co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV. If treatment with EPIVIR-HBV, TDF, or a tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)-containing product is prescribed for chronic hepatitis B for a patient with unrecognized or untreated HIV-1 infection, rapid emergence of HIV-1 resistance is likely to result because of the subtherapeutic dose and the inappropriateness of monotherapy HIV-1 treatment.

5.2Lactic Acidosis and Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal c…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Exacerbations of Hepatitis B [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1 ) ] . Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .

Psychiatric Symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . Nervous System Symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . Skin and Systemic Hypersensitivity Reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] .

Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ]. Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] . Bone Loss and Mineralization Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] .

Immune Reconstitution Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14) ] . Fat Redistribution [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) ] . Most common adverse reactions are impaired concentration, abnormal dreams, headache, nausea, malaise and fatigue, nasal signs and symptoms, diarrhea, rash, dizziness, insomnia, pain, depression, asthenia, and cough.

( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Laurus Generics Inc. at 1-833-3-LAURUS (1-833-352-8787) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, the adverse reaction rates observed in 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. Efavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Clinical Trials in Treatment-Naïve HIV-1 Infected Adult Subjects In Trial 903, 600 antiretroviral-naїve subjects received TDF (N = 299) or stavudine (d4T) (N = 301) administered in combination with 3TC and EFV for 144 weeks.

The most common adverse reactions were mild to moderate gastrointestinal events and dizziness. Mild adverse reactions (Grade 1) were common with a similar incidence in both arms and included dizziness, diarrhea, and nausea. Table 1 provides the treatment-emergent adverse reactions (Grade 2 to 4) occurring in greater than or equal to 5% of subjects treated in any treatment group.

Table 1. Selected Adverse Reactions a (Grades 2 to 4) Reported in ≥ 5% in Any Treatment Group in Trial 903 (0 to 144 Weeks) a Frequencies of adverse reactions are based on all treatment-emergent adverse events, regardless of relationship to study drug. b Rash event includes rash, pruritus, maculopapular rash, urticaria, vesiculobullous rash, and pustular rash. c Lipodystrophy represents a variety of investigator-described adverse events not a protocol-defined syndrome. d Peripheral neuropathy includes peripheral neuritis and neuropathy.

TDF + 3TC + EFV d4T + 3TC + EFV N = 299 N = 301 Rash event b 18% 12% Headache 14% 17% Pain 13% 12% Diarrhea 11% 13% Depression 11% 10% Back pain 9% 8% Nausea 8% 9% Fever 8% 7% Abdominal pain 7% 12% Asthenia 6% 7% Anxiety 6% 6% Vomiting 5% 9% Insomnia 5% 8% Arthralgia 5% 7% Pneumonia 5% 5% Dyspepsia 4% 5% Dizziness 3% 6% Myalgia 3% 5% Lipodystrophy c 1% 8% Peripheral neuropathy d 1% 5% Laboratory Abnormalities: Table 2 provides a list of laboratory abnormalities (Grades 3 to 4) observed in Trial 903. With the exception of fasting cholesterol and fasting triglyceride elevations that were more common in the d4T group (40% and 9%) compared with the TDF group (19% and 1%) respectively, laboratory abnormalities observed in this trial occurred with similar frequency in the TDF and d4T treatment arms.

Table 2. Grade 3 to 4 Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥ 1% of Patients Randomized to Efavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in Study 903 (0 to 144 Weeks) TDF + 3TC + EFV d4T + 3TC + EFV N = 299 N = 301 Any ≥ Grade 3 Laboratory Abnormality 36% 42% Fasting Cholesterol (> 240 mg/dL) 19% 40% Creatine Kinase (M: > 990 U/L; F: > 845 U/L) 12% 12% Serum Amylase (> 175 U/L) 9% 8% AST (M: > 180 U/L; F: > 170 U/L) 5% 7…

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should not be administered with other antiretroviral medications for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. ( 7.1 ) Coadministration of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate can alter the concentrations of other drugs and other drugs may alter the concentration of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. The potential for drug-drug interactions should be considered before and during therapy.

( 5.3 , 7 )

7.1Not Recommended with Other Antiretroviral Medications Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection; therefore, it should not be administered with other antiretroviral medications for treatment of HIV-1 infection.

7.2QT Prolonging Drugs There is limited information available on the potential for a pharmacodynamic interaction between EFV and drugs that prolong the QTc interval. QTc prolongation has been observed with the use of EFV [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Consider alternatives to EFV when coadministered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

7.3Drugs Affecting Renal Function Tenofovir is primarily eliminated by the kidneys [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Coadministration of EFV/3TC/TDF with drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion may increase concentrations of tenofovir and/or the coadministered drug. Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .

Drugs that decrease renal function may increase concentrations of tenofovir.

7.4Cannabinoid Test Interaction EFV does not bind to cannabinoid receptors. False-positive urine cannabinoid test results have been reported with some screening assays in uninfected and HIV-infected subjects receiving EFV. Confirmation of positive screening tests for cannabinoids by a more specific method is recommended.

7.5Established and Other Potentially Significant Interactions EFV has been shown in vivo to induce CYP3A and CYP2B6. Other compounds that are substrates of CYP3A or CYP2B6 may have decreased plasma concentrations when coadministered with EFV. Drugs that induce CYP3A activity (e.g., phenobarbital, rifampin, rifabutin) would be expected to increase the clearance of EFV resulting in lowered plasma concentrations.

No drug interaction studies have been conducted using efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. However, drug interaction studies have been conducted with the individual components of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets (EFV, 3TC, and TDF) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Drug interactions with EFV are summarized in Table 3 [for pharmacokinetics data see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3 , Tables 6 and 7) ].

This table includes potentially significant interactions, but is not all inclusive. Table 3. Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions with EFV: Alteration in Dose or Regimen May Be Recommended Based on Drug Interaction Studies or Predicted Interaction * The interaction between EFV and the drug was evaluated in a clinical study.

All other drug interactions shown are predicted. Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect Clinical Comment Anticoagulant: Warfarin ↑or ↓warfarin Monitor INR and adjust warfarin dosage if necessary. Anticonvulsants: Carbamazepine ↓carbamazepine* ↓EFV* There are insufficient data to make a dose recommendation for EFV.

Alternative anticonvulsant treatment should be used. Phenytoin Phenobarbital ↓anticonvulsant ↓EFV Monitor anticonvulsant plasma levels periodically because of potential for reduction in anticonvulsant and/or EFV plasma levels. Antidepressants: Bupropion Sertraline ↓bupropion* ↓sertraline* Increases in bupropion dosage should be guided by clinical response.

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Women should avoid pregnancy during EFV therapy, a component of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, and for 12 weeks after discontinuation. ( 5.7 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Lactation: Breastfeeding not recommended due to potential for HIV transmission. ( 8.2 ) Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Pregnancy testing and contraception are recommended. ( 8.3 )

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry: There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263. Risk Summary: There are retrospective case reports of neural tube defects in infants whose mothers were exposed to EFV-containing regimens in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Although a causal relationship has not been established between exposure to EFV in the first trimester and neural tube defects, similar malformations have been observed in studies conducted in monkeys at doses similar to the human dose. In addition, fetal and embryonic toxicities occurred in rats, at a dose ten times less than the human exposure at recommended clinical dose. Because of the potential risk of neural tube defects, EFV should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Prospective pregnancy data from the APR are not sufficient to adequately assess this risk of birth defects or miscarriage. EFV and 3TC have been evaluated in a limited number of women as reported to the APR.

Available data from the APR show no difference in the risk of major birth defects for EFV and 3TC compared to the background rate for major birth defects of 2.7% in the U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP). Available data from the APR also show no increase in the overall risk of major birth defects with first trimester exposure for TDF (2.1%) compared with the background rate for major birth defects of 2.7% in a U.S. reference population of the MACDP (see Data) . 3TC produced embryonic toxicity in rabbits at a dose that produced similar human exposures as the recommended clinical dose.

The relevance of animal findings to human pregnancy registry data is not known. The rate of miscarriage is not reported in the APR. The estimated background rate of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies in the U.S. general population is 15% to 20%.

The background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. The APR uses the MACDP as the U.S. reference population for birth defects in the general population. The MACDP evaluates women and infants from a limited geographic area and does not include outcomes for births that occurred at less than 20 weeks' gestation.

Human Data: Efavirenz: There are retrospective postmarketing reports of findings consistent with neural tube defects, including meningomyelocele, all in infants of mothers exposed to EFV- containing regimens in the first trimester [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Based on prospective reports from the APR of approximately 1,000 live births following exposure to EFV-containing regimens (including over 800 live births exposed in the first trimester), there was no difference between EFV and overall birth defects compared with the background birth defect rate of 2.7% in the U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program.

As of the interim APR report issued December 2014, the prevalence of birth defects following first-trimester exposure was 2.3% (95% CI: 1.4% to 3.6%). One of these prospectively reported defects with first-trimester exposure was a neural tube defect. A single case of anophthalmia with first-trimester exposure to EFV has also been prospectively reported.

This case also inc…

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8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry: There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263. Risk Summary: There are retrospective case reports of neural tube defects in infants whose mothers were exposed to EFV-containing regimens in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Although a causal relationship has not been established between exposure to EFV in the first trimester and neural tube defects, similar malformations have been observed in studies conducted in monkeys at doses similar to the human dose. In addition, fetal and embryonic toxicities occurred in rats, at a dose ten times less than the human exposure at recommended clinical dose. Because of the potential risk of neural tube defects, EFV should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Prospective pregnancy data from the APR are not sufficient to adequately assess this risk of birth defects or miscarriage. EFV and 3TC have been evaluated in a limited number of women as reported to the APR.

Available data from the APR show no difference in the risk of major birth defects for EFV and 3TC compared to the background rate for major birth defects of 2.7% in the U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP). Available data from the APR also show no increase in the overall risk of major birth defects with first trimester exposure for TDF (2.1%) compared with the background rate for major birth defects of 2.7% in a U.S. reference population of the MACDP (see Data) . 3TC produced embryonic toxicity in rabbits at a dose that produced similar human exposures as the recommended clinical dose.

The relevance of animal findings to human pregnancy registry data is not known. The rate of miscarriage is not reported in the APR. The estimated background rate of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies in the U.S. general population is 15% to 20%.

The background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. The APR uses the MACDP as the U.S. reference population for birth defects in the general population. The MACDP evaluates women and infants from a limited geographic area and does not include outcomes for births that occurred at less than 20 weeks' gestation.

Human Data: Efavirenz: There are retrospective postmarketing reports of findings consistent with neural tube defects, including meningomyelocele, all in infants of mothers exposed to EFV- containing regimens in the first trimester [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Based on prospective reports from the APR of approximately 1,000 live births following exposure to EFV-containing regimens (including over 800 live births exposed in the first trimester), there was no difference between EFV and overall birth defects compared with the background birth defect rate of 2.7% in the U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program.

As of the interim APR report issued December 2014, the prevalence of birth defects following first-trimester exposure was 2.3% (95% CI: 1.4% to 3.6%). One of these prospectively reported defects with first-trimester exposure was a neural tube defect. A single case of anophthalmia with first-trimester exposure to EFV has also been prospectively reported.

This case also included severe oblique facial clefts and amniotic banding, which have a known association with anophthalmia. Lamivudine: Based on prospective reports from the APR of over 11,000 exposures to 3TC during pregnancy resulting in live births (including over 4,300 exposed in the first trimester), there was no difference between 3TC and overall risk of birth defects for 3TC compared with the background birth defect rate of 2.7% i…

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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate as a fixed-dose tablet in pediatric patients infected with HIV-1 and weighing at least 40 kg have been established based on clinical studies using the individual components (efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate).

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8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In general, caution should be exercised in the administration of 3TC in elderly patients reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

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10 OVERDOSAGE If overdose occurs, the patient must be monitored for evidence of toxicity, and standard supportive treatment applied as necessary. Efavirenz: Some patients accidentally taking 600 mg twice daily have reported increased nervous system symptoms. One patient experienced involuntary muscle contractions.

Treatment of overdose with EFV should consist of general supportive measures, including monitoring of vital signs and observation of the patient’s clinical status. Administration of activated charcoal may be used to aid removal of unabsorbed drug. There is no specific antidote for overdose with efavirenz.

Since efavirenz is highly protein bound, dialysis is unlikely to significantly remove the drug from blood. Lamivudine: There is no known specific treatment for overdose with 3TC. If overdose occurs, the patient should be monitored and standard supportive treatment applied as required because a negligible amount of 3TC was removed via (4-hour) hemodialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, and automated peritoneal dialysis, it is not known if continuous hemodialysis would provide clinical benefit in a 3TC overdose event.

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Limited clinical experience at doses higher than the therapeutic dose of TDF 300 mg is available. Tenofovir is efficiently removed by hemodialysis with an extraction coefficient of approximately 54%. Following a single 300 mg dose of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, a 4-hour hemodialysis session removed approximately 10% of the administered tenofovir dose.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a fixed-dose combination of antiviral drugs EFV, 3TC, and TDF with antiviral activity against HIV-1 [see Microbiology (12.4) ].

12.2Pharmacodynamics Cardiac Electrophysiology: The effect of EFV on the QTc interval was evaluated in an open-label, positive and placebo-controlled, fixed single sequence 3-period, 3-treatment crossover QT study in 58 healthy subjects enriched for CYP2B6 polymorphisms. The mean C max of EFV in subjects with CYP2B6 *6/*6 genotype following the administration of 600 mg daily dose for 14 days was 2.25-fold the mean C max observed in subjects with CYP2B6 *1/*1 genotype. A positive relationship between EFV concentration and QTc prolongation was observed.

Based on the concentration-QTc relationship, the mean QTc prolongation and its upper bound 90% confidence interval are 8.7 ms and 11.3 ms in subjects with CYP2B6*6/*6 genotype following the administration of 600 mg daily dose for 14 days [see Warnings and Precautions (5.16) ] .

12.3Pharmacokinetics The effect of food on efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate has not been evaluated. Efavirenz: In HIV-1-infected subjects, time-to-peak plasma concentrations were approximately 3 to 5 hours and steady-state plasma concentrations were reached in 6 to 10 days. EFV is highly bound (approximately 99.5 to 99.75%) to human plasma proteins, predominantly albumin.

Following administration of 14 C-labeled EFV, 14 to 34% of the dose was recovered in the urine (mostly as metabolites) and 16 to 61% was recovered in feces (mostly as parent drug). In vitro studies suggest CYP3A and CYP2B6 are the major isozymes responsible for EFV metabolism. EFV has been shown to induce CYP enzymes, resulting in induction of its own metabolism.

EFV has a terminal half-life of 52 to 76 hours after single doses and 40 to 55 hours after multiple doses. Lamivudine: After oral administration of 2 mg/kg of 3TC twice a day to 9 adults with HIV-1, the peak serum 3TC concentration (C max ) was 1.5 ± 0.5 mcg/mL (mean ± SD). The area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) and C max increased in proportion to oral dose over the range from 0.25 to 10 mg/kg and absolute bioavailability in 12 adult patients was 86% ± 16% (mean ± SD) for the 150-mg tablet and 87% ± 13% for the oral solution.

Binding of 3TC to human plasma proteins is low (< 36%). Within 12 hours after a single oral dose of 3TC in 6 HIV-l-infected adults, 5.2% ± 1.4% (mean ± SD) of the dose was excreted as the trans-sulfoxide metabolite in the urine. The majority of 3TC is eliminated unchanged in urine by active organic cationic secretion and the observed mean elimination half-life (t 1/2 ) ranged from 5 to 7 hours in most single-dose studies with serum sampling for 24 hours after dosing.

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Following oral administration of a single 300 mg dose of TDF to HIV-1-infected subjects in the fasted state, maximum serum concentrations (C max ) were achieved in 1.0 ± 0.4 hrs (mean ± SD) and C max and AUC values were 296 ± 90 ng/mL and 2,287 ± 685 ng•hr/mL, respectively. The oral bioavailability of tenofovir from TDF in fasted subjects is approximately 25%. Less than 0.7% of tenofovir binds to human plasma proteins in vitro and the binding is independent of concentration over the range of 0.01 to 25 mcg/mL.

Approximately 70 to 80% of the intravenous dose of tenofovir is recovered as unchanged drug in the urine. Tenofovir is eliminated by a combination of glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion with a renal clearance in adults with normal renal function of 243 ± 33 mL/min (mean ± SD). Following a single oral dose, the terminal elimination half-life of tenofovir is approximately 17 hours.

Special Populations: Race: Efavirenz and Lamivudine: There are no significant or clinically relevant racial differences in EFV and 3TC pharmacokinetics. Tenofovir Disoproxil Fu…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a fixed-dose combination of antiviral drugs EFV, 3TC, and TDF with antiviral activity against HIV-1 [see Microbiology (12.4) ].

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets 600 mg/300 mg/300 mg are white colored, capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets, debossed with ‘L65’ on one side and plain on the other side. They are available as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 42385-928-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 42385-928-90 S tore at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Keep the bottle tightly closed. Dispense in original container.

Do not use if seal over bottle opening is broken or missing.

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11 DESCRIPTION Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets contain efavirenz (EFV), an HIV-1 specific, non-nucleoside, reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), lamivudine (also known as 3TC), a synthetic nucleoside analogue with activity against HIV-1 and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) (a prodrug of tenofovir), a fumaric acid salt of bis-isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl ester derivative of tenofovir. TDF is converted in vivo to tenofovir, an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (nucleotide) analog of adenosine 5'-monophosphate.

Tenofovir exhibits activity against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are for oral administration. Each film coated tablet contains efavirenz USP 600 mg, lamivudine USP 300 mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg equivalent to tenofovir disoproxil 245 mg, and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc and titanium dioxide.

Efavirenz: The chemical name of efavirenz is ( S )-6-Chloro-4-(cyclopropylethynyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2 H -3,1-benzoxazin-2-one. Its molecular formula is C 14 H 9 ClF 3 NO 2 and its structural formula is: Efavirenz USP is a white to off white powder with a molecular mass of 315.67. It is soluble in methanol and practically insoluble in water (< 10 microgram/mL).

Lamivudine: The chemical name of lamivudine is (-)-1-[(2 R ,5 S )-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]cytosine. Lamivudine is the (-)enantiomer of a dideoxy analogue of cytidine. Lamivudine has also been referred to as (-)2′,3′-dideoxy, 3′-thiacytidine.

It has a molecular formula of C 8 H 11 N 3 O 3 S and a molecular weight of 229.26 g per mol. It has the following structural formula: Lamivudine USP is a white or almost white powder and is soluble in water. Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: The chemical name of tenofovir DF is 9-[(R)-2- [[bis[[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy]methoxy]phosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1).

It has a molecular formula of C 19 H 30 N 5 O 10 P•C 4 H 4 O 4 and a molecular weight of 635.52. It has the following structural formula: Tenofovir DF is a white to off white powder freely soluble in dimethyl formamide, soluble in methanol and slightly soluble in water at 25°C. It has a partition coefficient (log p) of 0.75.

Efavirenz Chemical Structure Lamivudine Chemical Structure Tenofovir Chemical Structure

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Drug Interactions: Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate may interact with many drugs; therefore, advise patients to report to their healthcare provider the use of any other prescription, nonprescription medication, or herbal products, particularly St. John’s wort [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7) ] .

Post Treatment Acute Exacerbation of Hepatitis B in Patients with HBV Co-Infection: Inform patients that severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in patients who are infected with HBV or coinfected with HBV and HIV-1 and have discontinued 3TC and TDF, components of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Test patients with HIV-1 for hepatitis B virus (HBV) before initiating antiretroviral therapy. In patients with chronic hepatitis B, it is important to obtain HIV antibody testing prior to initiating 3TC and TDF, components of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

Lactic Acidosis and Severe Hepatomegaly: Inform patients that lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported. Treatment with efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should be suspended in any patient who develops clinical symptoms suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity (including nausea, vomiting, unusual or unexpected stomach discomfort, and weakness) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment: Inform patients that renal impairment, including cases of acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome, has been reported.

Advise patients with impaired renal function (i.e., creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min) or patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring hemodialysis to avoid efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with concurrent or recent use of a nephrotoxic agent (e.g., high-dose or multiple NSAIDs) for patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Psychiatric Symptoms: Inform patients that serious psychiatric symptoms including severe depression, suicide attempts, aggressive behavior, delusions, paranoia, psychosis-like symptoms and catatonia have been reported in patients receiving EFV [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] .

Advise patients to seek immediate medical evaluation if they experience severe psychiatric adverse experiences. Advise patients to inform their physician of any history of mental illness or substance abuse. Nervous System Symptoms: Inform patients that central nervous system symptoms (NSS) including dizziness, insomnia, impaired concentration, drowsiness, and abnormal dreams are commonly reported during the first weeks of therapy with EFV, a component of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] .

Dosing at bedtime may improve the tolerability of these symptoms, which are likely to improve with continued therapy. Alert patients to the potential for additive effects when used concomitantly with alcohol or psychoactive drugs. Instruct patients that if they experience NSS they should avoid potentially hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery.

Inform patients that there is a risk of developing late-onset neurotoxicity, including ataxia and encephalopathy, which may occur months to years after beginning efavirenz therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Advise female patients that EFV, a component of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets may cause fetal harm when administered during the first trimester to a pregnant woman. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception as well as a barrier method during treatment with efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir diso…

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