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Overview
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Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
INTELENCE®1, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in antiretroviral treatment-experienced patients ages 6 years and older, who have evidence of viral replication and HIV-1 strains resistant to a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and other antiretroviral agents.
The indication for adult use is based on Week 48 analyses from 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of INTELENCE®. Both studies were conducted in clinically advanced, 3-class antiretroviral (NNRTI, N[t]RTI, PI) treatment-experienced adults. The indication for pediatric use is based on 24-week analyses of a single-arm, Phase 2 trial in antiretroviral treatment-experienced pediatric subjects 6 years to less than 18 years of age.
In treatment-experienced adult and pediatric patients, the following points should be considered when initiating therapy with INTELENCE®:
Treatment history and resistance testing should guide the use of INTELENCE® due to concerns for potential cross-resistance .
In patients who have experienced virologic failure on an NNRTI-containing regimen, do not use INTELENCE® in combination with only N[t]RTIs .
The use of other active antiretroviral agents with INTELENCE® is associated with an increased likelihood of treatment response.
The safety and efficacy of INTELENCE® have not been established in treatment-naïve adult patients.
Dosage
The recommended oral dose of INTELENCE® tablets is 200 mg (one 200 mg tablet or two 100 mg tablets) taken twice daily following a meal. The type of food does not affect the exposure to etravirine.
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
INTELENCE® 25 mg Tablets
INTELENCE® 25 mg tablets are supplied as white to off-white, oval, scored tablets debossed with "TMC" on one side.
INTELENCE® 100 mg Tablets
INTELENCE® 100 mg tablets are supplied as white to off-white oval tablets debossed with "TMC125" on one side and "100" on the other side.
INTELENCE® 200 mg Tablets
INTELENCE® 200 mg tablets are supplied as white to off-white, biconvex, oblong tablets debossed with "T200" on one side.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Etravirine in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Etravirine in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Indications
INTELENCE®1, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in antiretroviral treatment-experienced patients ages 6 years and older, who have evidence of viral replication and HIV-1 strains resistant to a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and other antiretroviral agents.
The indication for adult use is based on Week 48 analyses from 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of INTELENCE®. Both studies were conducted in clinically advanced, 3-class antiretroviral (NNRTI, N[t]RTI, PI) treatment-experienced adults. The indication for pediatric use is based on 24-week analyses of a single-arm, Phase 2 trial in antiretroviral treatment-experienced pediatric subjects 6 years to less than 18 years of age.
In treatment-experienced pediatric patients, the following points should be considered when initiating therapy with INTELENCE®:
Treatment history and resistance testing should guide the use of INTELENCE® due to concerns for potential cross-resistance .
In patients who have experienced virologic failure on an NNRTI-containing regimen, do not use INTELENCE® in combination with only N[t]RTIs .
The use of other active antiretroviral agents with INTELENCE® is associated with an increased likelihood of treatment response.
The safety and efficacy of INTELENCE® have not been established in treatment-naïve adult patients.
Dosage
Pediatric Patients (6 years to less than 18 years of age)
The recommended dose of INTELENCE® for pediatric patients 6 years to less than 18 years of age and weighing at least 16 kg is based on body weight (see TABLE BELOW) not exceeding the recommended adult dose. INTELENCE® tablet(s) should be taken orally, following a meal. The type of food does not affect the exposure to etravirine.
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The safety and efficacy of INTELENCE® have not been established in children less than 6 years of age
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
INTELENCE® 25 mg Tablets
INTELENCE® 25 mg tablets are supplied as white to off-white, oval, scored tablets debossed with "TMC" on one side.
INTELENCE® 100 mg Tablets
INTELENCE® 100 mg tablets are supplied as white to off-white oval tablets debossed with "TMC125" on one side and "100" on the other side.
INTELENCE® 200 mg Tablets
INTELENCE® 200 mg tablets are supplied as white to off-white, biconvex, oblong tablets debossed with "T200" on one side.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Etravirine in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Etravirine in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Etravirine Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Etravirine in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Etravirine Drug Interactions in the drug label.