Tafero EM 30 tabs Emtricitabine + Alafenamide

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide Information

Pronunciation

em trye SYE ta been & ten OF oh vir al a FEN a mide

What is this drug used for?

• It is used to treat HIV infection.

Frequently reported side effects of this drug

• Nausea

• Diarrhea

Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:

• Infection

• Kidney problems like unable to pass urine, blood in the urine, change in amount of urine passed, or weight gain

• Liver problems like dark urine, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin

• Lactic acidosis like fast breathing, fast heartbeat, abnormal heartbeat, vomiting, fatigue, shortness of breath, severe loss of strength and energy, or severe dizziness, feeling cold, or muscle pain or cramps

• Signs of a significant reaction like wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Storage and Stability

Store below 30°C (86°F). Dispense in original container.

Adverse Reactions

Also see individual agents.

Central nervous system: Headache

Endocrine & metabolic: Increased serum triglycerides

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea

Hepatic: Exacerbation of hepatitis B

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Decreased bone mineral density

Postmarketing: Angioedema, skin rash, urticaria