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About Ricovir Em Tablet
Salt : Emtricitabine (200mg) + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)
Product Introduction
Ricovir EM tablet contains the active substance called Efavirenz, Lamivudine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate. Efavirenz is an antiretroviral family in the class of medications called nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). Whereas, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate is an antiretroviral or antiviral medicine belonging to the class of medications called nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI).
Do not take Ricovir EM tablet if you are allergic to Efavirenz, Lamivudine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, or its other medical ingredients. Patients diagnosed with pancreatitis or at risk of pancreatitis should take this combination of medicine cautiously. During this treatment, your doctor may periodically monitor your blood counts, bone mineral density, and liver and kidney parameters to prevent serious complications. Report to your doctor if you have or had a history of heart failure (QT prolongation), seizures, mental health issues, pancreatitis (inflammation in the pancreas), bone disease (osteonecrosis – the death of bone tissue), fractures, liver (chronic hepatitis B or C), or kidney problems.
Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Ricovir EM tablet, due to the potential transmission of HIV from the mother to the baby.
Uses of Tablet
- HIV infection
Benefits of Ricovir EM Tablet
In HIV infection
Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet prevents the HIV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life.
It is not a cure of HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.
Side effects of Ricovir EM Tablet
Common side effects of Ricovir EM
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Depression
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Weakness
- Allergic reaction
- Abnormal dreams
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss
- Increased transaminase level in blood
- Elevated levels of serum amylase
- Increased lipase in the blood
- Elevated creatinine kinase
How to use Ricovir EM Tablet
How Ricovir EM Tablet works
Safety Advices
Pregnancy
Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast Feeding
Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Lungs
Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
What if you forget to take Ricovir EM Tablet?
Quick tips
- Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines which slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections.
- It may also be used for preventing HIV and should be started within 72 hours of exposure to HIV.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
- Always practice safe sex while taking Ricovir EM 200 mg/300 mg Tablet. Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
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It may cause weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.
Side Effects of Ricovir Em Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
- Rapid breathing
- Drowsiness
- Nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain
- Severe allergic reactions
- Severe mood disturbances, depression, and suicidal thoughts
- Confusion, forgetfulness, seizures, and tremor
- Liver toxicity
- Kidney damage
- Autoimmune disorders
Common:
- Bloating, flatulence
- Headache
- Sleeplessness
- Skin reactions
- Wheezing, swelling, or lightheadedness
- Hair loss
- Diarrhea
- Bone disorders
- Weakness
- Anemia
Word of Advice
Inform your doctor about your underlying infections. If you have advanced HIV (AIDS), you may develop signs of infection and inflammation or worsen the signs of an existing infection once treatment is started. Report your doctor for side effects. It is mandatory to tell your medical professional if you are consuming other medicines that may damage your kidneys. Always consume the dose recommended by your doctor. Ricovir EM tablet does not reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others via sexual contact or blood contamination. You must continue the medication to avoid this complication.
FAQs
Q 1. What should you not take with Ricovir EM tablet?
It is not recommended to take Ricovir EM tablet with other HIV medications. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking other medications, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
Q 2. How can Ricovir EM Tablets be stored?
Store Ricovir EM tablets below 30°C in its original container, away from the reach of children.
Q 3. What should you do if you miss a dose of Ricovir EM Tablet?
If you missed a dose ofRicovir EM Tablet, take one tablet as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip this dose and take your next dose as per schedule. Do not take two doses to compensate for the missed dose.
Q 4. What are the required laboratory parameters before taking Ricovir EM treatment?
If you are an adolescent or adult of childbearing potential, your healthcare provider will perform a pregnancy test before prescribing this treatment. Other prominent tests include HBV infection, serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein.
Q 5. How do you know if you are hypersensitive to Ricovir EM?
Watch out for symptoms like severe rash, Steven’s Johnsons syndrome, and swelling of the face or lips, and immediately reach out to your healthcare provider if you experience any of these symptoms.
Fact Box of
| Molecule name: Efavirenz, Lamivudine, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate | Therapeutic class:  Antiretroviral |
| Pharmacological class:
1. Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) 2. Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) |
Indications:Â Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection |
Disclaimer
- Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Mar 2019] [Accessed on 23rd Apr 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/210649s000lbl.pdf
- Clinical info HIV.gov, Efavirenz / Lamivudine / Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate – Patient | NIH (hiv.gov)
- KD Tripathi, Antiviral Drugs (Anti-retrovirus), Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 860-872.
