Emtricitabine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of HIV infection. Efavirenz is generally used in treatment of the treatment of HIV infection.
Side effects
Abnormal dreams
Allergic reaction
Anxiety
Decrease in granulocyte count
Depression
Diarrhoea
Difficulty in paying attention
Dizziness
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Increased liver enzymes
Increased triglyceride level in blood
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Itching
Nausea
Rash
Sleepiness
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Emtricitabine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Emtricitabine is to be taken with food. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Efavirenz, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Efavirenz is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Emtricitabine is an antiviral drug. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection. Efavirenz prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What class is Emtricitabine? Emtricitabine and tenofovir belongs to class of antiretroviral medicines
Q. What is Emtricitabine and tenofovir? Emtricitabine and tenofovir used for treatment of HIV infection
Q. What is Emtricitabine used for? Emtricitabine is used in combination with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Q. How does Emtricitabine work? Emtricitabine works by inhibiting the enzyme for DNA synthesis (nucleoside reverse transcriptase) thereby lowering the growth and decrease the amount of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in body
Q. Why Emtricitabine is called FTC? FTC is the short form assigned to Emtricitabine for common referral term.
Expert Advice
You have been prescribed Emtricitabine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.It may also be used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of HIV infections.Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.Emtricitabine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of mental illness or convulsions (fits or seizures).Ensure that Efavirenz is always taken in combination with other anti-HIV medicines and never alone.Seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs of dizziness, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating or abnormal dreaming or any signs of skin rash or inflammation or infection.Take the required precautions to prevent transmission as Efavirenz does not prevent the spread of HIV virus to others through blood or sexual contact.Do not drive if you have taken Efavirenz as it may cause dizziness.Do take if allergic to Efavirenz or any of its ingredients.Do not take if sufering with severe liver disease.Avoid if patient is Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Product Details
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