Emtricitabine Medication Information
Get detailed information on Emtricitabine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Emtricitabine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Emtricitabine Pronunciation : EM-trye-SYE-ta-been ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral AgentsTrade Names/Brand Names of Emtricitabine
India :
Tavin -EM |
Tenof-EM (300mg/200mg) |
Viraday (300mg/200mg/600mg) |
Trustiva (300mg/200mg/600mg) |
Vonavir |
Qvir (300mg/100mg/300mg/200mg) |
Trustiva |
Tenof -EM |
Viraday |
Tenvir-EM (300mg/200mg)
International :
Emtriva
Why is Emtricitabine Prescribed? (Indications)
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.When should Emtricitabine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Emtricitabine?
Adult- PO- The recommended dose is one 200 mg capsule administered once daily.Child- PO- The recommended dose is 3 mg/kg administered once daily.
How should Emtricitabine be taken?
It comes as a capsule and solution to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Emtricitabine?
• 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.
What are the side effects of Emtricitabine?
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.
