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Emtricitabine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Emtricitabine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Emtricitabine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Emtricitabine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emtricitabine is used -
Is the use of Emtricitabine safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Emtricitabine in pregnant women.
Is the use of Emtricitabine safe during breastfeeding?
Emtricitabine is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Emtricitabine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Emtricitabine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Emtricitabine on the Liver?
Emtricitabine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Emtricitabine on the Heart?
Emtricitabine is completely safe for the heart.
Emtricitabine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emtricitabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emtricitabine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Emtricitabine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Emtricitabine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Emtricitabine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emtricitabine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emtricitabine
Taking Emtricitabine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emtricitabine
Taking alcohol with Emtricitabine can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)