Ricovir-Em: Side Effects & Dosing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Emtricitabine 200 mg, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg

Indications/Uses

HIV-1 infection.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 tab once daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Moderate or severe renal impairment. Monitor renal function. Avoid concomitant nephrotoxic drugs. Antiretroviral-experienced patients harbouring K65R mutation strains. Decrease in bone mineral density. Co-infection w/ hepatitis B or C. Risk factors for liver disease & hepatic steatosis. Lipodystrophy. Galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption. Childn <18 yr. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Neutropenia, allergic reaction, hypophosphataemia, hypertriglyceridaemia, hyperglycaemia, abnormal dreams, insomnia, dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, elevated serum lipase & amylase, hyperbilirubinaemia, increased transaminases, skin & SC tissue disorders, elevated creatine kinase, pain, asthenia.

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Drug Interactions

Lamivudine, zalcitabine, cidofovir, didanosine, atazanavir.

MIMS Class

Antivirals

ATC Classification

J05AR03 - tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine ; Belongs to the class of antivirals for treatment of HIV infections, combinations.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ricovir-Em FC tab

Packing/Price

30's

Ricovir-Em

emtricitabine + tenofovir

Manufacturer:

Viatris GmbH & Co

Distributor:

Atlanta Medicare