Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Information about Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Uses
Emtricitabine+Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate works
Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a combination of two anti-HIV medicines: Emtricitabine and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. They prevent HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.
Common side effects of Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Depression, Rash, Dizziness, Fatigue, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Weakness, Allergic reaction, Abnormal dreams, Decreased phosphate level in blood, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Increased triglyceride level in blood, Abdominal pain, Weight loss, Increased transaminase level in blood, Increased glucose level in blood, Elevated levels of serum amylase, Increased lipase in the blood, Elevated creatinine kinase
Available Medicine for Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Tavin EMEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹20001 variant(s)
Ricovir EMMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹20501 variant(s)
TofocomAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹19711 variant(s)
TaficitaMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹19641 variant(s)
EmfovirArechar Healthcare
₹19501 variant(s)
Tapimac EMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹20161 variant(s)
TemnerEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹11991 variant(s)
Tenvir-EMCipla Ltd
₹29281 variant(s)
Tentide EMSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹20001 variant(s)
TruvadaAbbott
₹25101 variant(s)
Expert advice for Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
- Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a combination of two medicines which slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections.
- It may also be used for preventing HIV and should be started within 72 hours of exposure to HIV.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
- Always practice safe sex while taking Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- It may cause weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.