EMTRICITABINE

Overview

EMTRICITABINE is a Schedule H drug.
Emtricitabine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Emtricitabine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Emtricitabine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Usage

EMTRICITABINE is generally used to treat: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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 medication.

Common Side-Effects

EMTRICITABINE : Goiter, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Paralysis, Head Headache, Difficulty Sleeping, Black Colored Skin, Weight Loss (unintentional), Difficulty Breathing, Slurred Speech, Cough, Nervousness, Fever, Chills, Restless Or Irritability

Rare Side-Effects

EMTRICITABINE : Lactic Acidosis, Skin Rash, Mood Swings, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Drowsiness, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

EMTRICITABINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

EMTRICITABINE is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with EMTRICITABINE as Ingredient

ATRIPLA TABEFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 300 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200 MG
FORSTAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
FORSTAVIR EM TABEMTRICITABINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG, EFAVIRENZ
QVIR KIT TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
REATIX KIT KITTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RICOVIR EM 200MG/300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TAVIN EM TABEMTRICITABINE 245.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG
TEEVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TENOF EM TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TENTIDE EM TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TENVIR EM TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TOFOCOM 200MG/300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TOFODAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TRUSTIVA 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TRUVADA 200MG/300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
VIRADAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
VIRADAY TABEFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL 300 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200 MG
VIROTRENZ 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
VONAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG