Emtricitabine

Antiretroviral Therapy, HIV test negative, HIV Infections + 12 more

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Emtricitabine

What is Emtricitabine

Emtricitabine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Emtricitabine is a medication used to treat HIV infection in adults or to prevent HIV infection in high-risk adolescents and adults. It works by interfering with the replication of the virus, preventing it from spreading. Emtricitabine was approved by the FDA in 2003 and is a type of medication known as a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI).

Emtriva

is the brand name

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Emtricitabine Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Emtriva

Emtricitabine

2003

131

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Emtricitabine, also called Emtriva, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses including HIV and adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg .

HIV

Helps manage Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection

adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg

Effectiveness

How Emtricitabine Affects Patients

Emtricitabine is a drug used to treat HIV-1. It works by replacing the natural substance that HIV-1 needs to create new DNA and stopping its growth. It is taken once a day, so it is effective for a long time. It is important for patients to be aware of the risks of lactic acidosis and liver damage.

How Emtricitabine works in the body

Emtricitabine stops HIV from replicating. It does this by competing with the virus's DNA for a spot on the host's DNA, making it difficult for the virus to spread. It also blocks the virus's reverse transcriptase, which is needed for the virus to turn its RNA into DNA. By preventing this process, the virus is unable to create additional copies of itself and its spread is limited.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dose of Emtricitabine is contingent upon the designated condition, including HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) and HIV Transmission. The dosage additionally fluctuates as per the technique of delivery stated in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Antiretroviral Therapy

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

HIV test negative

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

HIV Infections

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

HIV

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

HIV

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

HIV Transmission

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Anti-Retroviral Agents

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

HIV

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

not requiring CYP3A inhibitors

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

treatment failure

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Obesity

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Obesity

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Obesity

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Sexual Behavior

200.0 mg, , 100.0 mg, 133.0 mg, 167.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Warnings

Emtricitabine Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

HIV

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Emtricitabine may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Emtricitabine.

Common Emtricitabine Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The excretion of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Emtricitabine.

Procainamide

Major

The excretion of Procainamide can be decreased when combined with Emtricitabine.

Topotecan

Major

The excretion of Topotecan can be decreased when combined with Emtricitabine.

Cefradine

Minor

The excretion of Cefradine can be decreased when combined with Emtricitabine.

Estrone sulfate

Minor

The excretion of Estrone sulfate can be decreased when combined with Emtricitabine.

Emtricitabine Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The amount of emtricitabine needed to cause toxic effects is not known. Symptoms of emtricitabine toxicity include liver damage and fatty buildup, as well as a buildup of lactic acid in the body. If someone overdoses on emtricitabine, they should be treated with supportive care and hemodialysis.

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Emtricitabine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Emtricitabine?

172 active trials are being conducted to evaluate the potential of Emtricitabine to treat HIV, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infections, in adults and pediatric patients with a minimum weight of 17 kg.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

HIV

151 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Sexual Behavior

10 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4

HIV Infections

0 Actively Recruiting

Anti-Retroviral Agents

0 Actively Recruiting

treatment failure

0 Actively Recruiting

adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV Transmission

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

Antiretroviral Therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

not requiring CYP3A inhibitors

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV test negative

0 Actively Recruiting

HIV

40 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

Emtricitabine Reviews: What are patients saying about Emtricitabine?

4

Patient Review

8/23/2010

Emtricitabine for HIV

1

Patient Review

7/8/2017

Emtricitabine for Prevention of HIV Infection after Exposure

I experienced a lot of negative side effects from this drug, including but not limited to: salivating, nausea, difficulty thinking and sleeping, tightness in my chest. I was taking it in combination with raltegravir for prophylaxis.
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Patient Q&A Section about emtricitabine

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Can emtricitabine be used as Pep?

"Nov 13, 2015 - The World Health Organization recommends that people who have been potentially exposed to HIV take the drug Truvada as soon as possible. This is known as "PEP" therapy, and is indicated for nonoccupational exposure, such as patients who were sexually assaulted or who injection drugs."

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What is the difference between Truvada and emtricitabine?

"Truvada is the brand name for a combination of two drugs, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. This combination was FDA-approved in 2004 for HIV treatment. However, compared to Descovy, Truvada has been shown to have more adverse effects on kidney function and bone density."

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What is the drug emtricitabine used for?

"Emtricitabine is used with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Emtricitabine belongs to a class of medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). These medications work by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood."

Answered by AI

What is another name for emtricitabine?

"Emtricitabine/tenofovir, a fixed-dose combination antiretroviral medication, is used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS. The drug is sold under the brand name Truvada and Descovy."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Emtricitabine

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AI-DBT for Suicide Prevention in HIV/AIDS

18+
All Sexes
Newark, NJ

One in four older persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) report at least one suicide attempt in their lifetime, and the risk for death by suicide is 100 times higher in PLWHA than in the general population. Currently, there are no behavioral interventions that specifically address suicide prevention for older PLWHA, despite their unique biopsychosocial and structural risk factors. Through this work, investigators will adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based intervention for suicide prevention, for patients with PLWHA to be delivered by an AI-powered conversational Agent developed by our industry partner, Empower Health. Investigators will then pilot test the feasibility, usability, acceptability and preliminary efficacy to improve self-efficacy to manage negative emotions in n=50 older adults living with HIV/AIDS.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

New Jersey Community Research Initiative (+1 Sites)

Elissa Kozlov, PhD

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Prevention

18+
All Sexes
Washington D.C., United States

This project will explore the development of a personalized decision support tool to assist with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation and persistence among patients identified in the emergency department (ED) and urgent care settings as PrEP eligible. First, the investigators will use a sequence of validated implementation science methodologies to develop and validate a decision support tool designed to optimize PrEP persistence by strengthening self-efficacy by addressing the multifaceted medical and social needs of the individual patient. The investigators will then test the preliminary effectiveness of this tool through a pilot stepped wedge implementation trial in two EDs and an urgent care in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC among 120 PrEP eligible patients to determine PrEP initiation, linkage to care, persistence, and adherence rates.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

George Washington University Emergency Department (+1 Sites)

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Behavioral vs Mindfulness Treatments for Insomnia in HIV

50 - 99
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a telephone-delivered Brief Behavioral Treatment Insomnia (BBTI) versus a Brief Mindfulness Treatment (BMT) on cognitive and sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed cognitive comes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What is the association between Alzheimer's Disease biomarkers and sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with HIV receiving BBTI vs BMT? Participants will: * Complete 4 weeks of telephone-delivered BBTI or BMT * Attend baseline, post-intervention, and 1-year post in-person visits for sleep and cognitive assessments * Have blood collected at all three time points

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (+1 Sites)

Dr. Shameka L Cody, PhD, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

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Islatravir + Ulonivirine for HIV

18+
All Sexes
Ft. Pierce, FL

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1). The usual (standard) treatment for HIV-1 is antiretroviral therapy (ART), which includes taking medicines to lower the amount of HIV-1 in the body. Standard ART helps people live longer, but people must take up to 3 medicines up to twice a day. Standard ART may also cause other health problems. Researchers want to know if a study ART works as well as a standard ART to treat HIV-1. The study ART combines 2 medicines, islatravir and ulonivirine, and is taken once a week. The goals of this study are to learn: 1) If the study ART works as well as a standard ART to treat HIV-1, and 2) About the safety of the study ART and if people tolerate it compared to a standard ART.

Phase 2 & 3
Recruiting

Midway Immunology and Research Center (1503) (+12 Sites)

Medical Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Treatment

18+
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

This study is testing software designed to help healthcare providers choose the best HIV treatment combinations for their patients. HIV medicines, known as antiretroviral therapy (ART), can be complex to manage because the right regimen depends on many factors-such as drug resistance, other health conditions, and medication schedules. Many people with HIV are cared for by general clinicians who may not have access to HIV specialists, which can make treatment decisions more challenging. In this study, healthcare providers will use patient cases to compare standard HIV treatment resources with a new clinical decision support tool that gives evidence-based ART recommendations at the point of care. The investigators hypothesize that using the tool will help providers select treatment plans that better match clinical guidelines, make decisions faster, reduce mental effort, and increase overall satisfaction with the prescribing process.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Los Angeles General Medical Center

Hayoun Lee, PhD

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MGD020 + MGD014 for HIV

18 - 65
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This research study aims to find out how safe and well tolerated the experimental study drugs are when given to persons with HIV (PWH) taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study treatments are MGD014 and MGD020, which are two antibodies developed specifically for HIV, and Vorinostat, an oral medication to help expose HIV in cells to the antibodies. The study will measure the impact of study treatment on non-active HIV in cells, and how long MGD014 and MGD020 stay in the body after they are given. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. All participants receive MGD014 and MGD020, given sequentially as infusions through an IV for 4 doses. Participants in one group (group A) receive only MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in another group (group B) will stop taking their ART therapy for up to 8 weeks (a temporary treatment interruption (TTI)) while receiving MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in the third group (group C) receive Vorinostat in addition to MGD014 and MGD020. Total time of participation is about 8 months and involves 13 or 18 visits, depending on group assignment.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of North Carolina

Cynthia L. Gay, MD

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