What is Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil used for?

This medication is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), prescribed for HIV-1 infection either alone or with other medications. It works by blocking the growth of HIV.

How does Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil work?

USDailyMed:Truvada AU:B3 J05AR03(WHO) AU:S4(Prescription only)CA:℞-onlyUK:POM(Prescription only)US:℞-onlyEU:Rx-onlyIn general: ℞ (Prescription only) 731772-45-5 11954236 D02297 214126 Emtricitabine/tenofovir(FTC/TDF), sold under the brand nameTruvadaamong others, is afixed-dose combinationantiretroviral medicationused to treat and preventHIV/AIDS.

What are the side effects of Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil?

Most Common - Headache, diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, depression, sleeplessness, abnormal dreams, rash, abdominal pain, weakness, increased cough, and nose inflammation. Gastrointestinal - Indigestion, nausea and vomiting. Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain. Central Nervous System - Abnormal dreams, nerve disease, and tingling. Respiratory - Increased cough. Skin - Rash.

Does Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil interact with other medications?

May increase didanosine concentration and risk of didanosine toxicity (e.g.pancreatitis, neuropathy).Discontinue didanosine if patient develops didanosine-associated adverse events.For patients who weigh more than 60 kg, didanosine dose should be reduced to 250 mg; there is no available data to recommend didanosine dose adjustments in patients who weigh less than 60 kg. May decrease atazanavir and increase tenofovir concentrations.Atazanavir should only be taken together with emtricitabine/tenof

Can Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil be used during pregnancy?

In the United States, it is recommended that all pregnant HIV-infected women startantiretroviral therapy(ART) as early in pregnancy as possible to reduce the risk of transmission. ART generally does not increase risk of birth defects with exception ofdolutegravir, which is not recommended during first trimester of pregnancy only due to potential risk ofneural tube defects. Emtricitabine/tenofovir is secreted in breast milk.In developed countries, HIV-infected mothers are generally recommended to

What precautions should be taken with Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hepatitis B, kidney disease, lactic acidosis, liver disease, obesity, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • It does not stop the spread of HIV to others; avoid sexual contacts, sharing of needles, or injection supplies. • Monitor liver and kidney function regularly while taking this me

What ATC class does Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil belong to?

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil: ATC J05AF07. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil

INN: Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil

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