Cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir

Generic name: cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir [ koe-BIK-i-stat, EL-vi-TEG-ra-vir, EM-trye-SYE-ta-been, and-ten-OF-oh-vir ]
Brand names: Genvoya, Stribild
Dosage form: oral tablet (150 mg-150 mg-200 mg-10 mg; 150 mg-150 mg-200 mg-300 mg)
Drug class:Antiviral combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 20, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir?

Cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir is a combination medicine that is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is for use in adults and children weighing at least 55 pounds (25 kilograms).

Cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Some drugs should not be used together.

This medicine can harm your liver. Call your doctor at once if you have: upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Do not stop using this medicine without your doctor's advice. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

If you've had hepatitis B, it may come back or get worse after you stop using this medicine. You may need liver function tests for several months.

Before taking this medicine

Some drugs should not be used with cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir. Your treatment plan may change if you also use:

• alfuzosin;

• cisapride;

• oral midazolam, or triazolam;

• rifampin;

• sildenafil (Revatio, for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension);

• St. John's wort;

• antipsychotic medicine--lurasidone, pimozide;

• cholesterol medication--lomitapide, lovastatin,