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    • TRUVADA (Brand for EMTRICITABINE-TENOFOVIR DISOP)

EMTRICITABINE; TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE (em tri SIT uh bean; teh NOH foh veer dye soh PROK sil FYOO mah rate) helps manage the symptoms of HIV infection. It may also be used for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), which helps lower the risk of getting HIV through sex. It works by limiting the spread of HIV in the body. It is a combination of two antiretroviral medications. This medication is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and it may still be possible to spread HIV to others while taking it. It does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).


TRUVADA (Brand for EMTRICITABINE-TENOFOVIR DISOP) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Emtricitabine 200mg, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Side effects might get worse if you take this drug with grapefruit juice. Your prescriber may decide that taking these drugs together will benefit you. If you experience a worsening of side effects, contact your health care professional.
    Notes for Professionals: Caution is advised when administering tenofovir, PMPA, a P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrate, concurrently with inhibitors of P-gp, such as grapefruit juice. Coadministration may result in increased absorption of tenofovir. Monitor for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions.

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