Emtricitabine -- HIV Drug Information

• Emtricitabine

Emtricitabine is prescribed in conjunction with other medications to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at emtricitabine, including how it works, possible side effects, and factors that may affect your dosage.

• Side Effects of Emtricitabine

Headaches, dizziness, and nausea are some of the common side effects of emtricitabine. This part of the eMedTV archives describes other possible side effects of the drug, including those that are more serious and require immediate medical attention.

• What Is Emtricitabine Used For?

As this eMedTV page explains, emtricitabine is used for treating HIV and AIDS in adults and children (as young as newborns). This page describes how the drug works to stop the HIV virus from multiplying and also discusses off-label emtricitabine uses.

• Emtricitabine Dosing

The recommended emtricitabine dosage for treating HIV and AIDS in adults is 200 mg once daily. This eMedTV page also provides emtricitabine dosing guidelines for children, and describes the factors that may affect your emtricitabine dosage.

• Drug Interactions With Emtricitabine

This eMedTV segment explains that drug interactions with emtricitabine can occur when the medicine is taken with certain medications (such as ribavirin or ganciclovir). This page also describes the problems these interactions can cause.

• Precautions and Warnings With Emtricitabine

This eMedTV resource describes some precautions and warnings with emtricitabine, including possible allergic reactions and the risk of developing dangerous conditions (such as lactic acidosis). This page also explains who should avoid using the drug.