Introduction: Despite the unquestionable success of antiretroviral therapy achieved in recent years, there are still cases of heavily treated patients who do not achieve or struggle to maintain undetectable HIV-RNA due to drug resistance. New antiretroviral options are needed to address this issue.Area covered: The authors first provide an overview of fostemsavir and its role in the treatment of HTE PLWH. Data from pre-clinical and clinical studies are reviewed and the pharmacokinetic and farmacodynamic properties are highlited. Drug-drug interactions and safety data from available clinical studies are also discussed.Expert opinion: Fostemsavir is a promising antiretroviral belonging to the class of entry inhibitors; its novel mechanism of action represents a very important innovation. Its use will be limited to the heavytreatment-experienced patient population. This use will have to be monitored to avoid abuse and waste of a molecule that for some patients may represent a life-saving drug.

Evaluating fostemsavir as a therapeutic option for patients with HIV

Berruti, Marco;Pincino, Rachele;Taramasso, Lucia;Di Biagio, Antonio
2021-01-01

Abstract

Introduction: Despite the unquestionable success of antiretroviral therapy achieved in recent years, there are still cases of heavily treated patients who do not achieve or struggle to maintain undetectable HIV-RNA due to drug resistance. New antiretroviral options are needed to address this issue.Area covered: The authors first provide an overview of fostemsavir and its role in the treatment of HTE PLWH. Data from pre-clinical and clinical studies are reviewed and the pharmacokinetic and farmacodynamic properties are highlited. Drug-drug interactions and safety data from available clinical studies are also discussed.Expert opinion: Fostemsavir is a promising antiretroviral belonging to the class of entry inhibitors; its novel mechanism of action represents a very important innovation. Its use will be limited to the heavytreatment-experienced patient population. This use will have to be monitored to avoid abuse and waste of a molecule that for some patients may represent a life-saving drug.
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