Emtricitabine

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Virustatic. Nucleoside inhibitor of HIV reverse transcriptase.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

39 hours.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in therapy-naïve or pretreated patients > 3 months.

Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.

Strict indication during pregnancy (insufficient data available). Contraindicated during breastfeeding or during therapy weaning (it is not known whether the substance passes into breast milk).

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

Adults/youth/children > 4 months and > 33 kg KG: once/day 200 mg p.o.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Frequent headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting. Occasionally neutropenia, anemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Emtriva

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer