What is emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate used for?

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.

What is tenofovir/emtricitabine used for?

TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL EMTRICITABINE MYLAN 300/200 is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults. This medicine must be taken in combination with other anti-HIV medicines.

Is tenofovir the same as Truvada?

Truvada® is the brand name of the generic medicine emtricitabine/tenofovir. This fixed-dose medication is a combination of two antiretroviral medications called tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine and is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

What is the difference between tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine?

Truvada: emtricitabine 100 mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 150 mg, emtricitabine 133 mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg, emtricitabine 167 mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 250 mg, emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg [contains fd&c blue #2 aluminum lake]

Can you take tenofovir if you have emtricitabine allergy?

For all patients taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: If you have an allergy to emtricitabine, tenofovir, or any other part of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

How often can you take tenofovir disoproxil fumarate orally?

Persons who inject drugs (off-label use): Oral: One tablet (emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) once daily (CDC 2018). Uninfected individuals at high-risk for sexual acquisition: Oral: One tablet (emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate300 mg) once daily in combination with safe sex practices (CDC 2018).

How much emtricitabine and Tenofovir DF are in Truvada?

Film-coated tablet containing 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir DF (which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients Film-coated tablet containing 167 mg of emtricitabine and 250 mg of tenofovir DF (which is equivalent to 204 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients