Emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir
Generic name: emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir [ em-trye-SYE-ta-been, loe-PIN-a-vir, ri-TOE-na-vir, ten-OF-oh-vir ]
Brand name: AccessPak for HIV PEP Expanded with Kaletra
Dosage form: oral kit (-)
Drug class:Antiviral combinations
What is emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir?
Emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
Emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir is a combination medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take this medicine if you have severe liver or kidney disease, or if you are allergic to emtricitabine (Emtriva, Atripla), lopinavir (Kaletra), ritonavir (Norvir), or tenofovir (Viread). Do not take this medicine with other medicines that also contain emtricitabine or tenofovir (Atripla, Emtriva, Viread).
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use certain medicines.
Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as: muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, fast or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir if you have severe liver or kidney disease, or if you are allergic to emtricitabine (Emtriva, Atripla), lopinavir (Kaletra), ritonavir (Norvir), or tenofovir (Viread). Do not take this medicine with other medicines that also contain emtricitabine or tenofovir (Atripla, Emtriva, Viread).
Some medicines can interact with emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir and should not be used at the same time. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:
