Emtriva - Emtricitabine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Emtriva.
• Emtriva
• em-tri-SITE-ah-bean

Emtriva Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Medicinal Applications

• Emtricitabine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor antiviral agent used in combination with other antivirals for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
• It works by slowing the growth of the virus.
• This medication is not a cure for HIV, nor does it prevent the passing of HIV to others.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with or without food; or as directed by your doctor.
• Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed, or stop taking it (or other HIV medicines), even for a brief time, unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• This may cause the amount of the virus to increase or may make the virus more difficult to treat (develop resistance).
• This medication works best when the amount of drug in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.
• Do not skip any doses.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.

Warning

• Rarely, emtricitabine has caused severe (sometimes fatal) liver and blood acid-base problems (lactic acidosis).
• Immediately notify your doctor if you develop dark urine, unusual fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes, rapid breathing, drowsiness, muscle aches, or stomach/abdominal pain.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Emtriva Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication does not cure HIV.
• Patients treated with emtricitabine may continue to acquire "opportunistic" infections associated with HIV.
• This medication also does not prevent transmission of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood.
• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Possible Side Effects

• See also Warning section.
• Headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, unusual dreams, cough, runny nose, change in the color of the skin on the palms or soles of feet, joint or muscle pain, and rash may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Read Before Using Emtriva (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.