Emtriva
Warnings
What may interact with Emtriva?
Do not take this medication with any of the following medications:
-any medicine that contains emtricitabine
-any medicine that contains lamivudine
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Emtriva?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-drink alcohol-containing drinks
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to emtricitabine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Emtriva?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.
HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV.
If you have hepatitis B, talk to your doctor if you plan to stop this medicine. The symptoms of hepatitis B may get worse if you stop this medicine.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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