Basic Information On Emtriva
Emtriva is an antiviral drug. It belongs to a category of HIV medicines known as reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Though it is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, it helps in preventing the HIV cells from multiplying in the body (it prevents the HIV virus from entering the nucleus of healthy CD4 cells). Emtriva was approved by FDA to be used as an anti-HIV drug in 2003 for patients aged 18 years and above. Emtriva is a prescription drug.
Precautions/Side Effects for Emtriva
Common side effects of Emtriva (Emtricitabine) include headaches, diarrhea and nausea. Allergic reactions, sleeping disorder or abnormal dreams, dizziness, vomiting or indigestion, stomach pain, weakness or rashes on the body are some of the other side effects. You may also experience skin discoloration, that is, freckles or small spots and breast enlargement. Lactic acidosis and severe liver problems can also be caused by taking brand or generic Emtriva. You should consult your doctor immediately if you experience unusual stomach disorder on taking this drug. Other symptoms that you should be concerned about are tiredness, weakness in arms or legs, pain in lower stomach area or yellowing of eyes or skin.
FDA has classified the Emtriva drug as a category B medicine. This means that though studies on animals have not demonstrated any danger to the fetus, there is no solid result for the use of Emtricitabine in pregnant women. There aren’t adequate results to establish the effects of brand or generic Emtriva on a nursing baby or whether or not it passes into breast milk.
Emtriva Dosage
Generally, doctors recommend dosage of 200mg capsule or 24ml oral solution daily. Emtriva is available in form of capsules and can be consumed with or without food. It should be taken with a glass of water. For maximum benefit, you should take the drug at the same time daily. You should measure the medicine using a special dose-measuring cup or spoon, rather than using a regular table spoon. Dose-measuring spoons can be easily found with a chemist if you don’t have one at home. For pediatric patients in the age group of 0-3 months, 3 mg/kg should be given once every day orally. For patients in the age group of 3 months to 17 years, 6 mg/kg up to a maximum of 240 mg (24 ml) should be given once every day orally.
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