Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide Benefits & Uses

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg emtricitabine, 25 mg rilpivirine and 25 mg tenofovir alafenamide, patients having weight 35 kg or more can take
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg emtricitabine, 25 mg rilpivirine and 25 mg tenofovir alafenamide
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg emtricitabine, 25 mg rilpivirine and 25 mg tenofovir alafenamide

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide is used -

Severe

Depression

Moderate

Hypercholesterolaemia

Mild

Headache
Drowsiness
पेट दर्द
Rash
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Weakness

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide safe for pregnant women?

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide is unavailable.
What is the effect of Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide on the Kidneys?

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide on the Liver?

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide on the Heart?

Using Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide with Other Drugs

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Artemether,Lumefantrine

Dofetilide

Dofetilide Tablet

Efavirenz

Lansoprazole

Capreomycin

Gentamicin

Moderate

Cimetidine

Acyclovir

Etodolac

Ibuprofen

Kanamycin

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Suicidal Tendency
Depression
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Arrhythmia
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Osteoporosis
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide

Is this Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide habit forming or addictive?

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide does not cause addiction.

Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Emtricitabine + Rilpivirine + Tenofovir Alafenamide as it can have severe side effects.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Emtriva®(emtricitabine)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vemlidy® (tenofovir alafenamide)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1179-1180

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