Description and Brand Names

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US Brand Name

  1. Truvada

Descriptions


Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate combination is used together with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is also used as part of a complete prevention strategy (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) to reduce the risk of getting HIV infection in adults and children who are at high risk.

This medicine will not cure HIV infection or AIDS. It works by lowering the amount of HIV in the blood and helps the immune system. This may help delay some of the medical conditions that usually result from AIDS or HIV disease. It will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet

Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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