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Emtricitabine
Latest prescription information about Emtricitabine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Emtricitabine
Pronunciation : EM-trye-SYE-ta-been
Trade Name(s):
India- Brands of Emtricitabine combined with other medications- Tenof -EM, Tavin -EM, Trustiva, Vonavir, Vonavir. International- Emtriva. This medication is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), prescribed for HIV-1 infection either alone or with other medications. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult- PO- The recommended dose is one 200 mg capsule administered once daily. Child- PO- The recommended dose is 3 mg/kg administered once daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule and solution to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hepatitis B, kidney disease, lactic acidosis, liver disease, obesity, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * It does not stop the spread of HIV to others; avoid sexual contacts, sharing of needles, or injection supplies. * Monitor liver and kidney function regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Headache, diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, depression, sleeplessness, abnormal dreams, rash, abdominal pain, weakness, increased cough, and nose inflammation. Gastrointestinal - Indigestion, nausea and vomiting. Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain. Central Nervous System - Abnormal dreams, nerve disease, and tingling. Respiratory - Increased cough. Skin - Rash. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C). |
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