Bictegravir + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide
Uses
Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide are used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How it Works
How Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide work Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide is a combination of three anti-HIV medications. Bictegravir is an integrase strand transfer inhibitor that prevents HIV replication. Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide inhibit a viral enzyme called reverse transcriptase and block viral DNA synthesis, thereby preventing HIV replication.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide include diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
Expert Advice
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredients in Bictegravir + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide.
- Some medications should not be taken with Bictegravir + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide.
- Discuss any medications you are currently taking or plan to take with your doctor before starting Bictegravir + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide.
- If you are taking an antacid that contains calcium, magnesium, aluminum, or sucralfate, take Bictegravir + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide on an empty stomach, 2 hours before the antacid or sucralfate.
- If you are taking an iron or calcium supplement, take it at the same time as Bictegravir + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide with food.
- Do not stop taking Bictegravir + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide without first consulting your doctor.
Other Combinations
Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Atazanavir + Emtricitabine + Ritonavir + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Dolutegravir + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide