Truvada

What is Truvada?

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil are two HIV medicines that comprise Truvada. It is made for medical alleviation towards an infamous infection – HIV. Apart from its treating quality, the medicine can also be administered as a PrEP medication. Use this medicine to treat children, adults, and adolescents, regardless of age and gender.

Truvada is the brand name of Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil, also available under the names Tavin EM and Tenvir EM.

How does the drug work?

Belonging to a group of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), Truvada prevents the virus from advancing and stops its virulent actions. The medicine helps the immune system by taking charge of the blocking activity that impedes HIV from causing more harm. 

As a PrEP drug, Truvada takes advantage of its capacity to decrease the risk of acquiring the said virus and other STIs. It becomes a wall that weakens the viruses’ competence in infecting. Furthermore, Truvada is a medicine that keeps AIDS away from the vicinity of your health. 

Dosage

Truvada’s dosage is identified with these attending factors:

• The patients’ age and weight during the treatment
• The patients’ other medical dilemmas
• The patients’ response to the medical treatment provided

Adult Dosage:

• 1 tablet per day (patients 12 years old and above)

How to take it?

Consuming this type of drug won’t take much of your time. In just seconds, you are done for the day’s dosage! Whether it be for PrEP or for the treatment itself, your general practitioner will always guide you in the process. A list of instructions details the guidelines that you need to observe. Note that this action is significant, as it can help you in your recovery process. Bear in mind that it is your health we are talking about, which explains strict observance of the prescription.

Truvada Side Effects

Acknowledging the adverse reactions when taking Truvada is also necessary. Here, the list is provided so that you will have an idea of which of these need immediate medical attention. 

Mild Side Effects: 

• Unusual dreams
• Weight loss
• Heartache
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Tiredness
• Rash
• Difficulty sleeping

Severe Side Effects: 

• Lightheadedness
• Dark urine
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Vomiting
• Flu-like symptoms
• Abdominal pain
• Muscle pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• Decreased urination
• Bone pain
• Painful urination
• Tingling of the legs
• Difficulty swallowing