Emtricitabine
Brand: Emtriva, Truvada, Atripla, Eviplera
Application: Acquired immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults and children
Amitricitabine Drug Information
Contraindications to the use of amitricitabine
Drug Interaction Amtricitabine
Tips to consider before taking amtricitabine
Possible side effects of amitricitabine
How to store Amtricitabine
Amitricitabine Drug Information
Medication Information: Amtricitabine is an antiviral drug. It is used for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and slows the progression of HIV infection, but amitricitabine is not used to treat HIV. HIV kills CD4 T cells in the body. These are important white blood cells because they play a role in protecting the body against infection. If left untreated, HIV weakens the body's immune system, so that the body can not defend itself against bacteria, viruses and other germs.
Amitricitabine belongs to a group of antiretroviral (antiretroviral) drugs called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It is prescribed, along with a number of other antiviral drugs, as part of combination therapy. Taking three or more antiretroviral drugs at the same time is more effective than taking a single drug. Combined use of different drugs reduces the risk of developing resistance to any of these drugs. Some brands of Amtricitabine, such as Truvada, Atripla, and Eviplera, also contain other antiviral drugs:
- RuTruvada (Amitricitabine with tenofovir)
- ripAtripla (amtricitabine and efavirenz with tenofovir)
- Eviplera ام (Amitricitabine, rilpivirine and tenofovir)
Combination medications help you take fewer medications during the day.
Amitricitabine slows the progression of HIV by reducing the number of viruses in the body. This process strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of HIV-related infections. This medicine can be prescribed by doctors who specialize in HIV.
Contraindications to the use of amitricitabine
- Pay attention to the expiration date of the medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
- Never give the medicine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- Check for drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Drug Interaction Amtricitabine
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Lamivudine is similar to amitricitabine and should not be used with this medicine. Check the labels on all your HIV medicines as they may have the same ingredients as amitricitabine. Do not take medicines that contain amitricitabine with amitricitabine.
Tips to consider before taking amtricitabine
Some medications cannot be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking ametricitabine:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have kidney or liver problems.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Possible side effects of amitricitabine
All medications can cause side effects; But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed.
Common side effects:
- Diarrhea, headache, feeling sick, abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion
Complications that occur in 1 in 10 people:
- Feeling tired and weak, feeling dizzy, skin changes such as allergic rashes, sleep problems, sleep disorders, muscle aches, pain and blood disorders
Tip: Your doctor will talk to you about the possibility of lactic acidosis. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Feeling sick, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, rapid breathing or shortness of breath
Talk to your doctor if you have any symptoms that you think may be caused by this medicine.
How to store Amtricitabine
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Keep the unopened bottle of Amtricitabine in the refrigerator. Once the bottle is opened, you can keep it in the refrigerator, but it should be cool. You can keep the bottle open for 45 days, after this time, do not use the old bottle and buy a new medicine.