emtricitabine-tenofovir-oral (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: certain other HIV medicines (e.g., didanosine, lopinavir/ritonavir), other antiviral medicines (e.g., acyclovir, adefovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, lamivudine, abacavir). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are also using other drugs which may be harmful to the kidneys such as: aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin, amikacin), amphotericin B, cyclosporine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDS (e.g., ibuprofen), tacrolimus, vancomycin. Tenofovir can decrease the effectiveness of atazanavir (by decreasing blood levels) when you take them at the same time, which could cause your condition to worsen. If you are using both of these drugs, then you must also take ritonavir according to the manufacturer. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Check the labels on all your medicines for HIV infection because they may contain the same ingredients as found in this product. Taking too much of these drugs will not necessarily improve your condition, and may cause more side effects. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
NOTES: Use "safe sex" practices (e.g., latex condoms). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., kidney function tests, phosphorus blood levels, liver function tests) may be performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for details. Calcium and vitamin D supplements may help with the bone problems that may occur with HIV infection (osteopenia or osteoporosis). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Keep all medical and laboratory appointments.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. It is important not to miss doses of this drug.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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