Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate )

Truvada (℞)
200mg/300mg Tablet


Generic equivalents for Truvada... What are generics?

Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate  (℞)
200mg/300mg Tablet



Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Information

EMTRICITABINE; TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE (em tri SIT uh bean; te NOE fo veer) is 2 antiretroviral medicines in 1 tablet. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. This medicine can lower, but not fully prevent, the risk of spreading HIV to others. This medicine can also be used with safe sex practices to prevent HIV infection in high-risk persons.


They need to know if you have any of these conditions: -bone problems -kidney disease -liver disease -an unusual or allergic reaction to emtricitabine, tenofovir, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives -pregnant or trying to get pregnant -breast-feeding




Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: -adefovir -any medicine that contains lamivudine -any medicine that contains emtricitabine or tenofovir This medicine may also interact with the following medications: -atazanavir -didanosine, ddI -lopinavir; ritonavir -medicines for viral infections like cidofovir, acyclovir, valacyclovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir -saquinavir



Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: -allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue -bone pain -breathing difficulties -changes in vision -dizziness -fast, irregular heartbeat -muscle pain -nausea, vomiting, unusual upset stomach or stomach pain -signs and symptoms of kidney injury like trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine -signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin -signs of infection - fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): -abnormal dreams -cough -depressed mood -diarrhea -headache -skin discoloration -trouble sleeping




Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Oral tablet