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Dr. Aditya Singh

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Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer

Antivirals for systemic use

Truvada

(emtricitabine;tenofovir disoproxil)

Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range

Gilead Sciences Ireland UC

About this medicine

Treatment of HIV-1 infection: Truvada is indicated in antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of HIV-1 infected adults. Truvada is also indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infected adolescents, with NRTI resistance or toxicities precluding the use of first line agents, aged 12 to < 18 years. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): Truvada is indicated in combination with safer sex practices for pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection in adults at high risk.

Common Substitutes & Alternatives

These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.

Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil MylanComposition: emtricitabine;tenofovir disoproxilMylan Pharmaceuticals Limited
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Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil ZentivaComposition: emtricitabine;tenofovir disoproxilZentiva k.s.
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Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka d.d.Composition: emtricitabine;tenofovir disoproxilKRKA, d.d., Novo mesto
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Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil KrkaComposition: emtricitabine;tenofovir disoproxilKRKA, d.d., Novo mesto
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Key Information

Salt / Composition

emtricitabine;tenofovir disoproxil

Category

Antivirals for systemic use

Manufacturer

Gilead Sciences Ireland UC

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