Emtricitabine, nelfinavir, and tenofovir

Generic name: emtricitabine, nelfinavir, and tenofovir [ em-trye-SYE-ta-been, nel-FIN-a-veer, ten-OF-oh-vir ]
Brand name: AccessPak for HIV PEP Expanded with Viracept
Dosage form: oral kit (-)
Drug class:Antiviral combinations

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

What is emtricitabine, nelfinavir, and tenofovir?

Emtricitabine, nelfinavir, and tenofovir are antiviral drugs that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Emtricitabine, nelfinavir, and tenofovir is a combination medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). emtricitabine, nelfinavir, and tenofovir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

This medicine may also be used together with safer-sex practices to reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. You must be HIV-negative and an adult to use the medicine for this purpose. Emtricitabine, nelfinavir, and tenofovir may not provide protection from disease in every person.

Emtricitabine, nelfinavir, 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. Do not take with other medicines that contain emtricitabine, tenofovir, or lamivudine.

This medicine is sometimes used to reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. You must be HIV-negative to use emtricitabine, nelfinavir, and tenofovir for this purpose.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to emtricitabine, nelfinavir, or tenofovir, or if you have severe liver or kidney disease.

Do not take if you also use other medicines that contain emtricitabine, tenofovir, or lamivudine (Atripla, Complera, Emtriva, Odefsey, Stribild, Triumeq, Viread, and others).

Do not take this medicine to reduce infection risk if you are HIV-positive, if you have been exposed to HIV within the past month, or if you had any symptoms (such as fever, sore throat, night sweats, swollen glands, diarrhea, body aches).

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