Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir
Generic name: bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir [ bik-TEG-ra-vir, EM-trye-SYE-ta-been, and-ten-OF-oh-vir ]
Brand name: Biktarvy
Dosage form: oral tablet (30 mg-120 mg-15 mg; 50 mg-200 mg-25 mg)
Drug class:Antiviral combinations
What is bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir (Biktarvy)?
Biktarvy is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
Biktarvy is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Biktarvy is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 31 pounds (14 kilograms) who have not received HIV-1 medicines, or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines for those who meet certain requirements.
Biktarvy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
If you've ever had hepatitis B, it may become active or get worse after you stop using this medicine. You may need frequent liver function tests for several months.
Before taking this medicine
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Biktarvy. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you also use:
dofetilide; or
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease (especially cirrhosis or hepatitis B); or
kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. HIV can be passed to your baby if you are not properly treated during pregnancy. Take all of your HIV medicines to control your infection. Your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of Biktarvy on the baby.
Women with HIV or AIDS should not breastfeed a baby. Even if your baby is born without HIV, the virus may be passed to the baby in your breast milk.
How should I take bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Biktarvy is a complete regimen and is not for use with other antiviral medications.
You may take Biktarvy with or without food. If you take a multivitamin or minera...
