Emtricitabine
Antiretroviral Therapy, HIV test negative, HIV Infections + 12 more
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Emtricitabine
Treatment for
Antiretroviral Therapy
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
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.
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
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."
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