Friday, June 25, 2010

Atripla


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


ATRIPLA (efavirenz; emtricitabine; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate - tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: GILEAD

    Approval date: July 12, 2006

    Strength(s): 600MG;200MG;300MG [RLD]

Has a generic version of Atripla been approved?


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


Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Atripla. 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.




  • Benzoxazinones as inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase
    Patent 5,519,021
    Issued: May 21, 1996
    Inventor(s): Young; Steven D. & Britcher; Susan F. & Payne; Linda S. & Tran; Lekhanh O. & Lumma, Jr.; William C.
    Assignee(s): Merck & Co., Inc.
    Certain benzoxazinones are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase (including its resistant varieties), the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • May 21, 2013
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  • Benzoxazinones as inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase
    Patent 5,663,169
    Issued: September 2, 1997
    Inventor(s): Young; Steven D. & Payne; Linda S. & Britcher; Susan F. & Tran; Lekhanh O. & Lumma, Jr.; William C.
    Assignee(s): Merck & Co., Inc.
    Certain benzoxazinones are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase (including its resistant varieties), the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable saks, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • September 2, 2014
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN ADULTS




  • Benzoxazinones as inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase
    Patent 5,811,423
    Issued: September 22, 1998
    Inventor(s): Young; Steven D. & Payne; Linda S. & Britcher; Susan F. & Tran; Lekhanh O. & Lumma, Jr.; William C.
    Assignee(s): Merck & Co., Inc.
    Certain benzoxazinones are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase (including its resistant varieties), the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • August 7, 2012
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN ADULTS




  • 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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    • 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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    • 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: TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN ADULTS
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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: TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN ADULTS
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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 ADULTS


    • January 25, 2018
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  • Crystal Forms of (-)-6-chloro-4-cyclopropylethynyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1,4-dihydro-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one
    Patent 6,639,071
    Issued: October 28, 2003
    Inventor(s): Louis S.; Crocker & Joseph L.; Kukura, II & Andrew S.; Thompson & Christine; Stelmach & Steven D.; Young
    Assignee(s): Merck & Co., Inc.
    The instant invention describes a method for crystallizing (−)-6-chloro-4-cyclopropylethynyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1,4-dihydro-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one from a solvent and anti-solvent system and producing the crystalline product. The desired final crystal form, Form I, can be produced when using methanol or ethanol. Form II is isolated from 2-propanol and can be converted to the desired crystal form at low drying temperatures, such as between about a temperature of 40° C. and 50° C.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • February 14, 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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    • 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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  • Crystal forms of (-)-6-chloro-4-cyclopropylethynyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1,4-dihydro-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one
    Patent 6,939,964
    Issued: September 6, 2005
    Inventor(s): Crocker; Louis S. & Kukura, II; Joseph L. & Thompson; Andrew S. & Stelmach; Christine & Young; Steven D.
    Assignee(s): Merck & Co., Inc.
    The instant invention describes a method for crystallizing (−)-6-chloro-4-cyclopropylethynyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1,4-dihydro-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one from a solvent and anti-solvent solvent system and producing the crystalline product. The desired final crystal form, Form I, can be produced when using methanol or ethanol. Form II is isolated from 2-propanol and can be converted to the desired crystal form at low drying temperatures, such as between about a temperature of 40° C. and 50° C.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 20, 2018
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See also...

  • Atripla Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Atripla Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Atripla Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Atripla Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

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