Adefovir Dipivoxil (Synonyms: GS 0840)

Adefovir Dipivoxil works by blocking reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that is crucial for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) to reproduce in the body.Target: NRTIs; HBVAdefovir Dipivoxil works by blocking reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that is crucial for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) to reproduce in the body. Adefovir Dipivoxil is used for treatment of hepatitis B and herpes simplex virus infection [1-3]. Adefovir Dipivoxil is approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum aminotransferases (primarily ALT) or histologically active disease. Adefovir Dipivoxil is a failed treatment for HIV[3, 4].

References:
[1]. Marcellin, P., et al., Adefovir dipivoxil for the treatment of hepatitis B e antigen-positive chronic hepatitis B. N Engl J Med, 2003. 348(9): p. 808-16.
[2]. Manolakopoulos, S., et al., Long-term therapy with adefovir dipivoxil in hepatitis B e antigen-negative patients developing resistance to lamivudine. Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2008. 27(3): p. 266-73.
[3]. Committee, A.I.S., A randomized placebo-controlled trial of adefovir dipivoxil in advanced HIV infection: the ADHOC trial. HIV Med, 2002. 3(4): p. 229-38.
[4]. Fisher, E.J., et al., The safety and efficacy of adefovir dipivoxil in patients with advanced HIV disease: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. AIDS, 2001. 15(13): p. 1695-700.