Description

What is Stribild?

Indicated as a mix of several antiretroviral drugs (ARTs), Stribild has been identified as a sufficient treatment for HIV. Its main components are as follows:

• Tenofovir
• Cobicistat
• Elvitegravir
• Emtricitabine

These medications have the necessary medical functions to help with the recovery from HIV.

How does the drug work?

• • Tenofovir - nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
  • Cobicistat - cytochrome P430 inhibitor
  • Elvitegravir - integrase strand transfer inhibitor 
  • Emtricitabine - nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
  Based on the given drug classification, Stribild operates by significantly reducing the amount of virus inside the body. Once taken, it helps the body’s immune system to work better. It enables the body’s strength to fight HIV infection. Additionally, Stribild helps prevent the development of AIDS in HIV-infected patients.

Dosage

Similar to other ARTs, prescriptions for Stribild are based on different factors, including:

• Age of the patients
• Bodyweight
• Existent health concerns
• Forms of drugs taken during the treatment process

Adult Dosage

• 1 tablet per day
• Patients should not show any resistance among the ARTs composed in Stribild

How to take it?

The prescription for every drug plays a critical role in the treatment of a certain illness – including HIV. That is why knowing how to take and consume it is a must. It should be consumed once a day, according to the stated dosage above. Additionally, patients should follow the prescription instructions as doing so will aid the treatment’s effectiveness.

Stribild Side Effects

Take into account the following adverse reactions of this medication. Notice that these effects are segregated into two types – mild and severe.

Mild Side Effects: 

• Mild rash
• Indigestion
• Difficulty sleeping
• Mild headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea

Severe Side Effects: 

• Muscle pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Irregular heartbeat
• Lightheadedness 
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Extreme tiredness
• Cold sensation in both arms & legs
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Hoarseness
• Dark urine
• Light-coloured bowel
• Pain in the arms, hands, feet or legs
• Decreased urination
• Flu-like symptoms
• Loss of appetite
• Swelling on some part of the face