Emtricitabine

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Emtricitabine (Emtriva)

What Is Emtricitabine? Emtricitabine (Emtriva) is a drug used for antiretroviral therapy (ART). It is manufactured by Gilead Sciences. Generic versions have been tentatively approved under PEPFAR (see Fact Sheet 475 ). Emtricitabine is also known as FTC. Emtricitabine is also active against hepatitis B. Emtricitabine is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, or nuke. These drugs block the reverse transcriptase enzyme. This enzyme...

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Coviracil (FTC, emtricitabine)

What can you tell us about Coviracil (FTC, emtricitabine) and its role in treating coinfected people. I know its under FDA approval, when should it be approved, how can I get it now,... and are there any clinical trials? Coviracil (FTC,...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

FTC is quite active against HBV, more so than 3TC. However it is not active against 3TC resistant virus either HIV or HBV. It is given once per day which is an advantage too. It is nearing FDA approval so it is not readily available. You can try the... Read more »

Side effects of Emtricitabine - BY

Although i do not have HIV, i'm a Hep B carrier, and i do know Emtricitabine is a drug that can be used for both (?)I would really want to know the known side effects of those who consume emtricitabine,...year(daily), would i possibly suffer...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Emtricitabine is generally very well tolerated, and most who take it don't have significant side effects. I share your concern about long... Read more »

emtricitabine, tenofovir, efavirenz first line offensive

I use the term "first line offensive" with strong conviction to anyone considering beginning treatment. I was diagnosed HIV positive in April of 2003 and suspect having been HIV positive for some time prior to that given the last time I...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your thoughtful post.The combination of tenofovir (Viread)/ emtricitabine (Emtriva)/ efavirenz (Sustiva) is a newer low pill count option for first line treatment of HIV. While there aren't any formally...terrific potency and... Read more »

didivir

What is the Combination of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir? didivir Hello,The coformulated medication TRUVADA is the combination of tenfovir (VIREAD) and emtricitabine (EMTRIVA).BY...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello,The coformulated medication TRUVADA is the combination of tenfovir (VIREAD) and emtricitabine (EMTRIVA).BY... Read more »

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Articles

La Guía Annual de Medicamentos para el VIH: Truvada (Tenofovir/Emtricitabine, TDF/FTC)

Nombre de Marca: Truvada Nombre Común: emtricitabine y tenofovir Clase: combinación de dosis fija - nucleósido/nucleótido análogo (NRTI) Dosis estándar: Una tableta (300 mg Viread/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate y 200 mg... Read more »

La Guía Annual de Medicamentos para el VIH: Atripla (Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir DF, EFV/FTC/TDF)

Nombre de Marca: Atripla Nombre Común: efavirenz, emtricitabine, y tenofovir DF Clase: Combinación doble-clase de dosis fija; régimen de una sola dosis -- nucleócidos análogos (también llamados inhibidores de... Read more »

HIV-Positive Pregnant Women Who Receive Tenofovir, Emtricitabine During Childbirth Have Decreased Risk of Developing Drug Resistance, Study Says

HIV-positive women who are pregnant and receive the antiretrovirals tenofovir and emtricitabine during childbirth could reduce the risk of developing resistance to antiretroviral drugs, according to a study published Wednesday in the Lancet , AFP/... Read more »

Approval of Complera: Emtricitabine/Rilpivirine/Tenofovir DF Fixed-Dose Combination

On August 10, 2011, FDA approved Complera TM , a fixed dose combination (FDC) drug product containing emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir DF (FTC/RPV/TDF) for the treatment of HIV. The recommended dose of Complera TM is one tablet, containing... Read more »

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For those on the Atripla regimen

Posted by Pos_in_Thailand

I am giving a URL for a very interesting and complete drug interactions database. If you are on Atripla, and are on or will be needing to take any medication for any reason, you can type it's name in the search and see if there is a known... Read more »

Prezista + Norvir + Truvada

Posted by notreadyforthis, 1 Reply

So I took my first dose of meds last night. My doctor started me on this combo:

Prezista (darunavir), two 300mg tabs, plus
Norvir (ritonavir), one 100mg soft gelcap, plus
Truvada (emtricitabine+tenofavir) one 200mg/300mg respectively.

I take this combo... Read more »

Urge segunda opinion

Posted by Edy, 1 Reply

El problema es que me hicieron un genotipo y segun el resultado sali resistente a:
Efavirenz
Nevirapine
Lamivudine
Didanosine
Abacavir
Emtricitabine

Mi doctora me pinto un panarama muy pesimista y medijo que solo tengo una opcion de esquema:... Read more »

Hey folks - Bummed out and need your help!

Posted by RayZ, 3 Replies

Hey-Been using this site for a long time, but never posted before. I have been POZ since 1987, which was contracted in 1984. And, I am still here!!

I have been on EVERY antiviral drug approved by the FDA. Recently, I had to change my meds because... Read more »

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