Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir (Oral Route)
Name: Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir (Oral Route)
- Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir Oral Route brand name
- Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir Oral Route 200 mg
- Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir Oral Route dosage
- Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir Oral Route average dose
- Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir Oral Route tablet
- Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir Oral Route missed dose
US Brand Name
- Atripla
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir combination in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney, liver, or heart problems, which may require caution in patients receiving efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir combination.
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | D | Studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy in a life threatening situation or a serious disease, may outweigh the potential risk. |
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For treatment of HIV infection:
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older and weighing 40 kg or more—One tablet once a day. Each tablet contains efavirenz 600 milligrams (mg), emtricitabine 200 mg, and tenofovir 300 mg.
- Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For treatment of HIV infection:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.