II. Preparations
- Emtricitabine (Emtriva, Coviracil)
- Emtricitabine with Tenofovir (Truvada TDF or Descovy TAF)
III. Mechanism
IV. Adverse Effects: Emtricitabine alone
- See nRTI for adverse effects attributed to the class
- Minimal specific adverse effects and well tolerated
- Hyperpigmentation of palms and soles
- Hepatitis B infection flares on withdrawal of medication
V. Adverse Effects: Emtricitabine with Tenofovir (Truvada, Descovy)
- See Tenofovir
- Start-up syndrome (Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Flatulence, Headache) which typically resolves after the first month
-
Hepatitis B
Virus flare
- Associated with abrupt cessation of Antiretroviral therapy
- Acute Renal Failure
VI. Protocol: HIV Prevention
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| EMTRICITABINE-TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 200-300 MG TAB | Generic | $0.56 each |
| truvada (on 7/20/2022 at Medicaid.Gov Survey of pharmacy drug pricing) | ||
| TRUVADA 200 MG-300 MG TABLET | Generic | $0.56 each |
| descovy (on 1/1/2022 at Medicaid.Gov Survey of pharmacy drug pricing) | ||
| DESCOVY 200-25 MG TABLET | $66.13 each | |