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Emtricitabine

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Emtricitabine

Emtricitabine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), which is used for treating HIV infection. This drug filters out the HIV from the blood, it does not cure the disease but is helpful in preventing AIDS. It comes as a capsule, a tablet, and a solution.

Do not use Emtricitabine, if you are allergic to any ingredient in emtricitabine; or if you are taking any other prescription or non- prescription drugs. Inform your healthcare provider before using this medicine if:

  • You are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant
  • You are breastfeeding
  • Tell your doctor if you have any known allergies
  • You have had lactic acidosis, or abnormal liver function or liver problems
  • You have any kidney problems

Common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, Abdominal or stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache. It may also lead to some other serious side effects such as fever, chills, pain during urination, fatigue, chest pain chest pain, skin discoloration, trouble falling asleep, numbness, burning, or tingling in the hands, arms, feet, or legs, rash, itching , depression, muscle stiffness. Seek immediate medical attention in case you notice any serious side effects or if any mild side effect stays long.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Emtricitabine

    • Hiv Infection

    • Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (Hbv) Infection

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Emtricitabine ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Emtricitabine

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Tenvir em tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Tenvir em tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
      Dizziness has been reported in some of the patients.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
      Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Emtricitabine

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Emtricitabine as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Emtricitabine is used for the prevention and treatment of HIV infection. The drug looks to interfere with the reverse transcriptase procedure, which converts the HIV RNA into DNA. This process also leads to an increase in the number of healthy cells in the body.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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