Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg

What is Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg?

Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg is prescribed with other HIV medicines to effectively control HIV infection.

It is a combination of two drugs including Emtricitabine and Tenofovir.

Tenofovir is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor, whereas emtricitabine is a nucleoside.

This combination of medicines helps to reduce amount of HIV in your body so that immune system is able to work properly.

In this way, your risk of getting HIV complications like new infections is lowered and quality of life is improved.

To control your HIV infection, do not use this medication by itself. Doing so might make your treatment less effective.

A combination treatment of emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir 300 mg along with one other HIV medicine must be used.

This medication is also helpful in preventing HIV infection in people suffering from a high risk of infection.

Some things that increase risk include involving in unprotected sexual activity, having a partner who is infected with HIV, infection with a sexually transmitted disease, or use of alcohol.

You need to know that Emtricitabine and tenofovir are not a cure for HIV infection.

To reduce your risk of spreading HIV disease to another person, continue taking all HIV medicines as directed by your doctor.

Make sure to use an effective barrier method when indulging in sexual activity as advised by your doctor.

You can save on emtricitabine/tenofovir price by ordering it from a licensed online pharmacy.

How does Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg work?

You need to know that Emtricitabine and Tenofovir are a combination of two anti-HIV medications.

They work by preventing HIV from multiplying in your body and reducing amount of virus.

This medicine also increases the CD4 cell count in your blood. CD4 is white blood cells that provide protection against infection.

How to use Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg ?

Before starting treatment with Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg, carefully read patient information leaflet provided with medicine itself.

Ask your doctor about this drug and its dosage if you have any questions.

Take this medication by mouth with a glass of plain water; do not break, chew, or crush it.

Make sure you take this medication at same time every day so that you do

not miss a dose.

Dosage of Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Disoproxil is based on your medical condition, kidney function, and body’s response to treatment.

Doctors recommend this medicine to children based on their weight.

When using it to treat HIV infection, take Emtricitabine + Tenofovir with other medicines that treat HIV effectively.

In case, you take didanosine enteric-coated tablets, then take both medicines either on an empty stomach or with a light meal.

When you take didanosine buffered tablets, then take both medicines on an empty stomach or as directed by a doctor.

It is necessary to continue taking this medicine exactly in the same way as your doctor has prescribed.

For the best effect, you must take this medication at evenly spaced times always.

Do not take more or less of this drug than directed or stop taking it even for a short time unless suggested by your doctor.

Doing so might cause amount of virus to increase in your body and make infection more difficult to treat or worsen side effects.

• Missed dose

In case, you miss a dose of Emtricitabine + Tenofovir tablet then take it as soon as you remember.

But if it’s time for your next dose then skip your missed one and continue next scheduled dosage at regular time.

Just to catch up on missed doses, you must never double the dosage because this will cause severe side effects.

• Overdose

If you have overdosed and suffer from serious symptoms like passing out or trouble breathing then contact a doctor immediately.

Precautions and warnings

Before you take Emtricitabine/Tenofovir, inform doctor if you are allergic to either of the medicines or have any other allergies.

Some of the inactive chemicals in this medication may cause allergic reactions or other issues.

It is necessary to inform doctor about your medical history, especially of:

• Pancreatitis
• Liver disorders (hepatitis B, cirrhosis, hepatitis C)
• Bone problems like osteoporosis, broken bones, bone loss
• Kidney disorder

Emtricitabine/Tenofovir can make you feel dizzy. Avoid alcohol consumption as it can make you suffer from dizziness.

If it is not safe to do so, avoid using heavy machinery, driving, and other tasks requiring attentiveness.

This medication should only be used as directed during pregnancy. Make sure to discuss all benefits and risks with doctor.

In case, you have an HIV infection then treatment might lower your risk of passing HIV infection to your baby and this medicine will be part of treatment.

This medicine passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm your nursing infant. If you suffer from HIV then breast milk might transmit HIV.

Side effects of Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg

Recall that your doctor ordered this medication because they believe the advantages outweigh the side effects of tenofovir and emtricitabine.

Many patients report no significant negative effects from using this medicine.

Dizziness, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, headache, back pain, or change in color of your skin on palms or soles of feet might occur.

As your immune system gets stronger with HIV treatment, it can start to fight off infections you already had, probably causing disease symptoms to return.

Here are some common emtricitabine / tenofovir side effects:

• Nausea
• Allergic reaction
• Reduced white blood cell count
• Increased lipase in blood
• Elevated creatinine kinase
• Abdominal pain
• Weight loss
• Decreased phosphate level in blood
• Abnormal dreams
• Fatigue

Call doctor immediately, if any of your side effects persist or become worse with time.

Storage

It is suggested to store Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg at room temperature right away from moisture and light.

Keep this medicine away from children and pets. Properly discard this drug when expires or is no longer required.

Interactions

Drug interactions might change how your medicines work or increase risk of suffering from severe side effects.

Never begin, cease, or adjust the dosage of any drug without a doctor's approval.

Keep a list of all products you use including herbal supplements, prescription & non-prescription medicines, and share it with your doctor.

Do not take this medicine with other products that contain Emtricitabine/Tenofovir.

There are some other medicines that treat HIV infection that can interact with Tenofovir.

To avoid drug interactions, you must avoid taking following medicines with Emtricitabine/Tenofovir:

• Adefovir
• Atazanavir
• Lopinavir
• Saquinavir
• Didanosine

Frequently asked questions about Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg (FAQs)

• Is Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg safe?

Yes, this medicine is safe to take when used in dosage and duration as directed by your doctor.

Take it exactly in same way as directed by a doctor and do not skip any doses.

If any side effects of this medicine bother you then immediately contact your doctor.

• Does Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg provide effective results?

When used in dose and duration as recommended by a doctor, this medication is effective.

Do not stop taking it even if you experience improvements within a few days. If you stop, this medicine will cause the symptoms to return or worsen. 

• What if you miss a dose of Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg?

If you have missed a dose of this medicine then take it as soon as possible. Do not double the dosage to make up for missed one as this can increase risk of developing side effects.