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Brand Name :
Emtriva
(United States) [Available]Synonyms :
emtricitabine
Class :
Antiviral agents and Anti-HIV (antiretroviral)
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Capsule, Oral:
200 mg
Solution, Oral:
10 mg/ml (170 ml)
Note: The fixed dose of emtricitabine in combination with tenofovir and disoproxil fumarate is recommended (called a 3-drug regimen).
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Capsule, Oral:
200 mg
Solution, Oral:
10 mg/ml (170 ml)
Note: The fixed dose of emtricitabine in combination with tenofovir and disoproxil fumarate is recommended (called a 3-drug regimen).
Refer to adult dosing
may diminish the rate of excretion which could result in a higher serum level
may diminish the rate of excretion leading to a higher serum level
may diminish the rate of excretion leading to a higher serum level
may diminish the rate of excretion leading to a higher serum level
may diminish the rate of excretion leading to a higher serum level
may diminish the rate of excretion leading to a higher serum level
emtricitabine: it may decrease the excretion of CYP3A inhibitors
emtricitabine: it may decrease the excretion of CYP3A inhibitors
emtricitabine: it may decrease the excretion of CYP3A inhibitors
emtricitabine: it may decrease the excretion of CYP3A inhibitors
emtricitabine: it may decrease the excretion of CYP3A inhibitors
Frequency defined:
>20%
Dizziness
Insomnia
Abnormal dreams
Hyperpigmentation
Skin rash
10% to 20%:
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Weakness
Fever
Cough
Rhinitis
Pneumonia
1% to 10%:
Depression
Neuropathy
Increased serum triglycerides
Dyspepsia
Hematuria
Anemia
Myalgia
Upper respiratory tract infection
Post-marketing<1%:
Immune reconstitution syndrome
Pregnancy consideration: Emtricitabine can transfer into high amounts across the human placenta.
Lactation: Emtricitabine can be present in breast milk.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Emtricitabine
Pronunciation: emtricitabine
Why do we use Emtricitabine?
It is used to treat viral infections such as HIV infection.