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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, AIDSFrequently 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: OralPrecautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withCommon 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 IrritabilityRare Side-Effects
EMTRICITABINE : Lactic Acidosis, Skin Rash, Mood Swings, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Drowsiness, Body Itching, Face SwellingDisease Interactions
EMTRICITABINE can interfere with: Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
EMTRICITABINE is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with EMTRICITABINE as Ingredient
ATRIPLA TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 300 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200 MG |
FORSTAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
FORSTAVIR EM TAB | EMTRICITABINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG, EFAVIRENZ |
QVIR KIT TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG |
REATIX KIT KIT | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG |
RICOVIR EM 200MG/300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TAVIN EM TAB | EMTRICITABINE 245.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG |
TEEVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TENOF EM TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TENTIDE EM TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TENVIR EM TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TOFOCOM 200MG/300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TOFODAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TRUSTIVA 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TRUVADA 200MG/300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
VIRADAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
VIRADAY TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL 300 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200 MG |
VIROTRENZ 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
VONAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |