Medscape: Bictegravir combo shows promise in HIV-TB coinfection

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Medscape MedBrief

Twice-daily bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide resulted in high sustained viral suppression rates over 48 weeks in patients with HIV infection receiving rifampicin-based treatment for TB. The regimen was safe and well tolerated, with no discontinuations or drug switches due to adverse events.

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