COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Emtriva
GENERIC NAME(S): EMTRICITABINE
Description: Emtricitabine, a synthetic nucleoside analogue of cytidine and has activity against HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses as well as hepatitis B virus (HBV).
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Emtriva
GENERIC NAME(S): EMTRICITABINE
Description: Emtricitabine, a synthetic nucleoside analogue of cytidine and has activity against HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses as well as hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Indications:
Emtricitabine is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better.
Contraindications:
Should not be given to patients who has shown allergic reactions to this drug.
How to use emtricitabine
Dosage: Take 200 mg (capsule form) or 240 mg (oral solution form) by mouth, usually once daily with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Liver and Blood problems: Rarely, emtricitabine has caused a severe (sometimes fatal) liver and blood problem (lactic acidosis). Tell your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of liver problems (persistent nausea, stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin) or lactic acidosis (rapid breathing, drowsiness, muscle aches).
Hepatitis B virus infection: This medication is not approved for the treatment of hepatitis B virus infection. If you have hepatitis B infection in addition to HIV, your hepatitis symptoms may get worse or become very serious if you stop taking emtricitabine.
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking emtricitabine:
More common
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
Less common
Some of the side effects that can occur with emtricitabine may not need medical attention.
More common
Less common
Precautions
General:
Before having surgery, tell your doctors or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, caution is advised when using this drug in older adults because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.
Pregnancy Risk: Category B. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. However, HIV medicines are now usually given to pregnant women with HIV.
Breastfeeding: This medication passes into breast milk. Because breast milk can transmit HIV, do not breast-feed.
Interactions
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as liver tests, viral load, T-cell counts) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Keep all medical and laboratory appointments.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember that day. If it is the next day or near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store emtricitabine capsules at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Store emtricitabine oral solution in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Emtricitabine solution may also be stored at room temperature, but in this case it must be used within 3 months. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Brands
There are no brands containing this molecule.
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