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Fostemsavir

Also known as fostemsavir tromethamine
Available on requestOther antiviralsHIV
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Brands
1
Manufacturers
1
Available from stock
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Fostemsavir is a prescription medicine indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection failing their current antiretroviral regimen due to resistance, intolerance, or safety considerations. MedsAcross supplies Fostemsavir for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

ATC classification
J05AX Enisamium iodide · Direct acting antiviral
US FDA first approval
2 July 2020
EU status
Authorised
Orphan designation
No
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral
Dosage forms
Extended-release tablet
Identifiers
UNII 97IQ273H4LCAS 864953-29-7DrugBank DB11796Q17001240

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

RUKOBIA, in combination with other antiretroviral(s), is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection failing their current antiretroviral regimen due to resistance, intolerance, or safety considerations. RUKOBIA, a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) gp120-directed attachment inhibitor, in combination with other antiretroviral(s), is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection failing their current antiretroviral regimen due to resistance, intolerance, or safety considerations.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

The recommended dosage of RUKOBIA is one 600-mg tablet taken orally twice daily with or without food. Swallow tablets whole. Do not chew, crush, or split tablets. One tablet taken twice daily with or without food.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

RUKOBIA is contraindicated in patients: • with previous hypersensitivity to fostemsavir or any of the components of RUKOBIA. • coadministered strong cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A inducers, as significant decreases in temsavir (the active moiety of fostemsavir) plasma concentrations may occur which may result in loss of virologic response. These drugs include, but are not limited to: o Androgen receptor inhibitor: Enzalutamide o Anticonvulsants: Carbamazepine, phenytoin o Antimycobacterial: Rifampin o Antineoplastic: Mitotane o Herbal product: St John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) • Hypersensitivity to fostemsavir or any of the components of the formulation.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

• Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapies. • QTc prolongation: Use RUKOBIA with caution in patients with a history of QTc prolongation or with relevant pre-existing cardiac disease or who are taking drugs with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes. • Elevations in hepatic transaminases in patients with hepatitis B (HBV) or C (HCV) virus co-infection: Elevations in hepatic transaminases were observed in a greater proportion of subjects with HBV and/or HCV co-infection compared with those with HIV mono-infection.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Immune reconstitution syndrome. • QTc prolongation. • Elevations in hepatic transaminases in patients with hepatitis B or C virus co-infection. The most common adverse reaction (all grades) observed in ≥5% of subjects was nausea.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

• See full prescribing information for complete list of significant drug interactions. • Doses of oral contraceptives should not contain more than 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol per day.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F).

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

1 presentations of Fostemsavir, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Rukobia 600 mg extended-release tabletOralViiV HealthcareUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 2 July 2020Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)AuthorisedEMA medicines data
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
AustriaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BelgiumRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BulgariaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CroatiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CyprusRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CzechiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
DenmarkRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
EstoniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FinlandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FranceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GermanyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GreeceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
HungaryRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IcelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IrelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
ItalyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LatviaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LiechtensteinRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LithuaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LuxembourgRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
MaltaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NetherlandsRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NorwayRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PolandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PortugalRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
RomaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SlovakiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SloveniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SpainRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SwedenRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Questions and answers

Is Fostemsavir available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 1 presentations of Fostemsavir and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Fostemsavir have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Fostemsavir, including Rukobia.

Is Fostemsavir approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Fostemsavir on 2 July 2020, according to Drugs@FDA.

Is Fostemsavir authorised in the European Union?

Yes. Fostemsavir has a central EU marketing authorisation (status: authorised), according to European Medicines Agency data.

Does Fostemsavir need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Fostemsavir is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Fostemsavir in?

Fostemsavir is classified under ATC code J05AX (Enisamium iodide).

References

  1. Rukobia prescribing information (ViiV Healthcare). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 13 February 2024
  2. Rukobia: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 11 September 2025

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