Emtricitabinedrug info
emtricitabine 200 MG / tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 MG Oral Tablet [Truvada]
What it is used for
TRUVADA is a combination of EMTRIVA and VIREAD, both nucleoside analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors. TRUVADA is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg. TRUVADA is indicated in combination with safer sex practices for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in adults at high risk.
1.1 Treatment of HIV-1
Infection TRUVADA ®, a combination of EMTRIVA ® and VIREAD ®, is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg. The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with TRUVADA for the treatment of HIV-1 infection:The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with TRUVADA for the treatment of HIV-1 infection: It is not recommended that TRUVADA be used as a component of a triple nucleoside regimen. TRUVADA should not be coadministered with ATRIPLA ®, COMPLERA ®, EMTRIVA, GENVOYA ®, ODEFSEY ®, STRIBILD ®, VIREAD or lamivudine-containing products. In treatment experienced patients, the use of TRUVADA should be guided by laboratory testing and treatment history.
1.2 Pre-Exposure
Prophylaxis TRUVADA is indicated in combination with safer sex practices for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in adults at high risk. This indication is based on clinical trials in men who have sex with men (MSM) at high risk for HIV-1 infection and in heterosexual serodiscordant couples. When considering TRUVADA for pre-exposure prophylaxis the following factors may help to identify individuals at high risk: has partner(s) known to be HIV-1 infected, or engages in sexual activity within a high prevalence area or social network and one or more of the following: inconsistent or no condom use diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections exchange of sex for commodities (such as money, food, shelter, or drugs) use of illicit drugs or alcohol dependence incarceration partner(s) of unknown HIV-1 status with any of the factors listed above When prescribing TRUVADA for pre-exposure prophylaxis, healthcare providers must: prescribe TRUVADA as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy because TRUVADA is not always effective in preventing the acquisition of HIV-1 infection; counsel all uninfected individuals to strictly adhere to the recommended TRUVADA dosing schedule because the effectiveness of TRUVADA in reducing the risk of acquiring HIV-1 was strongly correlated with adherence as demonstrated by measurable drug levels in clinical trials; confirm a negative HIV-1 test immediately prior to initiating TRUVADA for a PrEP indication. If clinical symptoms consistent with acute viral infection are present and recent (<1 month) exposures are suspected, delay starting PrEP for at least one month and reconfirm HIV-1 status or use a test approved by the FDA as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection, including acute or primary HIV-1 infection; and screen for HIV-1 infection at least once every 3 months while taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 16, 2024. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
TRUVADA tablets are fixed-dose combination tablets containing emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Emtricitabine is a synthetic nucleoside analog of cytidine. Tenofovir DF is converted in vivo to tenofovir, an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (nucleotide) analog of adenosine 5′-monophosphate. Both emtricitabine and tenofovir exhibit inhibitory activity against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase.
Emtricitabine: The chemical name of emtricitabine is 5-fluoro-1-(2 R,5 S )-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]cytosine. Emtricitabine is the (-) enantiomer of a thio analog of cytidine, which differs from other cytidine analogs in that it has a fluorine in the 5-position. It has a molecular formula of C 8 H 10 FN 3 O 3 S and a molecular weight of 247.24. It has the following structural formula: Emtricitabine is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of approximately 112 mg/mL in water at 25 °C. The partition coefficient (log p) for emtricitabine is -0.43 and the pKa is 2.65. Chemical Structure Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a fumaric acid salt of the bis-isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl ester derivative of tenofovir. The chemical name of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is 9-[( R )-2 [[bis[[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy]-methoxy]phosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1). It has a molecular formula of C 19 H 30 N 5 O 10 P ∙ C 4 H 4 O 4 and a molecular weight of 635.52. It has the following structural formula: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 13.4 mg/mL in water at 25 °C. The partition coefficient (log p) for tenofovir disoproxil is 1.25 and the pKa is 3.75. All dosages are expressed in terms of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate except where otherwise noted. TRUVADA tablets are for oral administration, and are available in the following strengths: Film-coated tablet containing 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients Film-coated tablet containing 167 mg of emtricitabine and 250 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (which is equivalent to 204 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients Film-coated tablet containing 133 mg of emtricitabine and 200 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (which is equivalent to 163 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients Film-coated tablet containing 100 mg of emtricitabine and 150 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (which is equivalent to 123 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients All strength of TRUVADA tablets also include the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (gluten free). The 200 mg/300 mg strength tablets are coated with Opadry II Blue Y-30-10701, which contains FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. The 167 mg/250 mg, 133 mg/200 mg, and 100 mg/150 mg strength tablets are coated with Opadry II Blue, which contains FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. Chemical Structure
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 16, 2024. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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