Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Benefits & Uses

Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine 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: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Emtricitabine (600 mg), Tenofovir (300 mg), Efavirenz (200 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Emtricitabine (600 mg), Tenofovir (300 mg), Efavirenz (200 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Emtricitabine (600 mg), Tenofovir (300 mg), Efavirenz (200 mg)/Tablet

Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Side Effects

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

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Diarrhoea
Depression
Drowsiness
Rash
Insomnia

Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Related Warnings

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

Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the Liver?

Information about safety of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on heart. So it is not known whether taking Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Methotrexate

Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine

Is this Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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