Human Immunodeficiency Virus Book

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Emtricitabine

Aka: Emtricitabine, Truvada, FTC
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  1. See Also
    1. Anti-Retroviral Therapy
    2. Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
  2. Mechanism
    1. Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
  3. Adverse Effects
    1. See nRTI for adverse effects attributed to the class
    2. Minimal specific adverse effects and well tolerated
    3. Hyperpigmentation of palms and soles
    4. Hepatitis B infection flares on withdrawal of medication
  4. References
    1. (2009) Treat Guidel Med Lett 7(78): 11-22
    2. Reust (2011) Am Fam Physician 83(12): 1443-51
Medication Costs
Truvada (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
Truvada 200-300mg Tablets #30 for $1149.01 ($38.30/unit)
Accu-Chek Softclix Lancet Dev (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
Accu-Chek Softclix Lancet Dev Miscellaneous Box #1 for $33.99 ($33.99/unit)
Accu-Chek Softclix Lancets (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
Accu-Chek Softclix Lancets 100 Miscellaneous Box #1 for $19.99 ($19.99/unit)
Accu-Chek Softclix Lancets 200 Miscellaneous Box #1 for $24.99 ($24.99/unit)
FPNotebook does not benefit financially from showing this medication data or their pharmacy links. This information is provided only to help medical providers and their patients see relative costs. Insurance plans negotiate lower medication prices with suppliers. Prices shown here are out of pocket, non-negotiated rates. See Needy Meds for financial assistance information.

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