Emtriva -- HIV Drug Treatment

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Emtriva is a prescription medicine that is used in the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Emtriva, including information on how it works, possible side effects, tips on when and how to take the medication, and more.

Common side effects of Emtriva can include headaches, dizziness, and nausea. This portion of the eMedTV library outlines other common Emtriva side effects that can occur, as well as the side effects that may require immediate medical attention.

Emtriva is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS in adults and children. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains how the medication works to prevent the HIV virus from multiplying and also describes possible off-label Emtriva uses.

This eMedTV segment highlights some of the factors that can affect your Emtriva dosage and offers tips on when and how to take the medication. Typical doses for adults, children, and people with kidney disease are also provided.

Emtriva can interact with drugs such as valganciclovir, ribavirin, and ganciclovir. This portion of the eMedTV library explains these and other Emtriva drug interactions in detail, including information on the side effects that may occur as a result.

Emtriva can decrease the ability of bone marrow to produce blood cells. This eMedTV article provides several other Emtriva warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before taking the drug, as well as who should not take Emtriva.

This eMedTV segment explains that possible signs of an Emtriva overdose can include unusual bruising or bleeding, trouble breathing, and an irregular heartbeat. This page also describes treatment options that are available for an Emtriva overdose.

Emtriva is generally considered safe for women to take when pregnant. This eMedTV article provides information on Emtriva and pregnancy, including an explanation of why the FDA classifies it as a pregnancy Category B medication.

This eMedTV page explains that although it is not known if Emtriva passes through breast milk, it is generally recommended that women with HIV or AIDS avoid breastfeeding. This page further discusses taking Emtriva and breastfeeding at the same time.

Generic Emtriva is not available at this time. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains why generic Emtriva is not currently manufactured in the United States and discusses when a generic version of the drug may become available.