Truvada (Tenofovir / Emtricitabine)

Chemical Name: EMTRICITIBINE (EM-trye-SYE-ta-been) and TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE (ten-OH-foe-vir dye-soe-PROX-ill FYOU-mar-ate)

Truvada is an antiviral combination of 2 reverse transcriptase inhibitors used to treat HIV infection in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Note:Truvada is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Emtricitabine IP 200mg, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate IP 300mg, which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil.

Side Effects

SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Truvada include abnormal skin sensations; back pain; changes in body fat (eg, increased fat in the upper back and stomach areas, decreased fat in the face, arms, and legs); cough; diarrhea; dizziness; gas; headache; indigestion; lightening of the skin color on the palms of hands or soles of feet; loss of appetite; nausea; sinus drainage; skin discoloration (small spots or freckles); sleeplessness; strange dreams; sweating; vomiting; weakness; or weight loss.

If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.

CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience bone pain; chest pain; chills; dark urine; decreased urination or difficulty urinating; dizziness; extreme weakness or tiredness; fast or irregular heartbeat; feeling cold, especially in the arms and legs; fever; increased thirst; increased urination; light-colored bowel movements (stools); lightheadedness; mental or mood changes (eg, depression); not feeling like eating for several days; numbness, burning, pain, or tingling in the hands or feet; shortness of breath; severe or persistent dizziness; sore throat; stomach pain with nausea and vomiting; unusual muscle pain; unusual tiredness; or yellowing of the skin or eyes.