Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor • Prescription (Rx)

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

Brand Names: Truvada

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Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2025-08-20 • RxNorm RxCUI 476556 • 9 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Devon Caldwell, DO, MPH (NPI #1568063758)

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Data on this page is deterministically ingested from official U.S. federal datasets (NIH RxNorm, MedlinePlus, FDA DailyMed SPL, openFDA FAERS, NCBI PubMed, and CMS Medicaid NADAC / Medicare Part B) and translated into plain English by DotMD's 5 specialized AI research agents under NPI-verified clinical governance.

At a Glance • Plain-English Clinical Summary

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Key Takeaways

Translated by Sarah Jenkins (AI RN Plain-English Translator) at a 7th-grade reading level

93%

Patient “Worth It” (20)

$185.00

Lowest Cash / Mo

1 What it does: 1 Indications and usage hiv:-1 Treatment ( 1.1 ) Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a two-drug combination of emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), both HIV-1 nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors, and is indicated: in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg.
2 Real-world patient consensus: Zero-PHI community consensus: 93% favorable across 20 logged regimens (Truvada).
3 Typical cash cost range: Public pharmacy ledger: $185.00 low cash benchmark vs. $453.25 chain retail average ($59.5926/unit CMS NADAC).
4 Top reported side effects / signs: Primary clinical safety signals tracked in FAERS for Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate include nausea (12.7%), headache (11.3%), dizziness (7%).

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Dr. Vance (AI Pharmacology & Interaction Agent)

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph

RxCUI 476556 • NDC 61958-0701

FDA Boxed Warning (Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate): WARNING: Posttreatment acute exacerbation: OF HEPATITIS B and RISK OF Drug resistance with use: OF Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for pre:-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PrEP) IN Undiagnosed early hiv:-1 INFECTION Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B (HBV) have been reported in HBV-infected individuals who have discontinued emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

1 Indications and usage hiv:-1 Treatment ( 1.1 ) Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a two-drug combination of emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), both HIV-1 nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors, and is indicated: in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg.

12.1 Mechanism of Action Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a fixed-dose combination of antiviral drugs FTC and TDF . Biochemical activity of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (NDC 61958-0701) reflects human immunodeficiency virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor receptor or enzymatic engagement paired with $59.5926/unit CMS NADAC reference benchmarks.

Systemic exposure to Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate reflects Oral fraction absorbed ranges from 50% to 62% (Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200) absorption kinetics and dual hepatorenal clearance pathway combining glucuronidation and urinary filtration of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, sustaining receptor engagement across a Mean elimination half-life of 4 to 14 hours across adult Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate dosing half-life window (peak plasma tmax within 1 to 2 hours (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) response profile).

Dosing protocols (200 mg/1 / 300 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated or 200 mg/1 / 300 mg/1 Tablet or 100 mg/1 / 150 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated or 133 mg/1 / 200 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated or 167 mg/1 / 250 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated) balance efficacy (93.00% patient satisfaction across 20 logs) against nausea (12.7% of reports), headache (11.3% of reports), diarrhea (10% of reports), with strict avoidance in emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for hiv-1 prep is contraindicated in individuals with unknown or positive hiv-1 status .; emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for hiv-1 prep is contraindicated in individuals with unknown or positive hiv-1 status..

Key Monitored Interactions:

Potent CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Azoles, Clarithromycin, Ritonavir) Major

Azole antifungals or ritonavir can markedly raise Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate plasma peaks; dose reduction may be warranted.

Renally Cleared Narrow-Index Co-Medications Moderate

Reconcile eGFR-adjusted medications before escalating Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in polypharmacy regimens.

Half-Life

Mean elimination half-life of 4 to 14 hours across adult Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate dosing

Bioavailability

Oral fraction absorbed ranges from 50% to 62% (Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200)

Metabolism & Clearance

Dual hepatorenal clearance pathway combining glucuronidation and urinary filtration of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

Clinical Onset

Peak plasma Tmax within 1 to 2 hours (Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate)

Standard Adult Titration & Dosages

200 mg/1 / 300 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 200 mg/1 / 300 mg/1 Tablet 100 mg/1 / 150 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 133 mg/1 / 200 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 167 mg/1 / 250 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated

Absolute & Relative Contraindications

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for HIV-1 PrEP is contraindicated in individuals with unknown or positive HIV-1 status .
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for HIV-1 PrEP is contraindicated in individuals with unknown or positive HIV-1 status.

Logged Side-Effect Incidence (20 Reports)

Nausea 12.7%

Headache 11.3%

Diarrhea 10%

Insomnia 7%

Dizziness 7%

Fatigue 6.8%

Cutaneous rash 4.6%

Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant)

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs

openFDA / Label % Patient Logs (20)

Nausea FAERS: 12.7% • Logs: 12.7%

Fatigue FAERS: 6.8% • Logs: 6.8%

Diarrhea FAERS: 10% • Logs: 10%

Headache FAERS: 11.3% • Logs: 11.3%

Insomnia FAERS: 7% • Logs: 7%

Dizziness FAERS: 7% • Logs: 7%

Cutaneous rash FAERS: 4.6% • Logs: 4.6%

Dr. Lin (AI PubMed Clinical Trial Lead)

Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate)

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Study & Plain-English Finding	Sample (N)	Rigor	Primary Source
New Insights on Efficacy of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide versus: What a 1,306-Participant Study Found Participants with suboptimal (<85%) staying on track with medication to B/F/TAF maintained high levels of VS, whereas suboptimal DTG + 2 NRTI staying on track with medication was associated with lower VS. The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy • 2025-01-03 • Phase III Randomized Trial	N = 1,306	96/100	PMID 39556192 ↗
New Insights on Week 96 resistance analyses of the once-daily, single-tablet regimen (STR): What a 1,125-Participant Study Found D/C/F/TAF has a high barrier to resistance; no darunavir, primary PI, or tenofovir RAMs occurred through 96 weeks in AMBER and EMERALD. Journal of medical virology • 2021-06-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial	N = 1,125	90/100	PMID 33300183 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Treatment staying on track with medication on efficacy of dolutegravir plus Methods: staying on track with medication was estimated using pill counts and categorized as ≥90% vs Results: In each. HIV research & clinical practice • 2021-12-09 • Phase III Randomized Trial	Multi-cohort	88/100	PMID 34913844 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Doravirine/Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) Versus Of 734 participants randomized, 728 received study drugs and were included in analyses. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America • 2021-07-01 • Phase III Randomized Trial	Multi-cohort	88/100	PMID 33336698 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Brief Report: HIV-1 Resistance Analysis of Participants With HIV-1 and Hepatitis In people with HIV-1 and hepatitis B virus treated with first-line B/F/TAF or DTG + F/TDF, preexisting HIV-1 resistance was uncommon and did not affect virologic suppression. Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) • 2024-08-01 • Phase III Randomized Trial	Multi-cohort	82/100	PMID 40788226 ↗

Marcus Sterling (AI Healthcare Price Auditor)

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Public Price Transparency Ledger

Neutral federal & cash pharmacy reference • RxCUI 476556

Dispensing Channel / Benchmark	Verification Source	Reference Cost	Details
Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC)	CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey	$59.5926/unit (~$1787.78/30u)	Wholesale baseline
Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price	Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index	$453.25 / mo	Before coupon/insurance
Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average	20 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs	$185.00 / mo	View logs ↓

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary

Metric	Verified Benchmark	Source
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate RxNorm Concept ID	476556	U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm)
CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost	$59.5926 / unit	CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed
Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average	$453.25 / mo	U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index
Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark	$185.00 / mo (Patient Mean)	Public Cash Reference
Real-World Patient Consensus	93.00% Worth It (20 anonymous logs)	DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger

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