Biktarvy
(Bictegravir Sodium/ Emtricitabine/ Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate)-
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50/200/25mg
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Biktarvy Drug Information
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Biktarvy Overview
This combination product is used by itself to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life.bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. Bictegravir is called an integrase strand transfer inhibitor-INSTI. Emtricitabine is called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, while tenofovir alafenamide is called a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide are often called NRTIs. Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share personal items (such as needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Biktarvy Warnings
If you have hepatitis B infection as well as HIV, your hepatitis symptoms may get worse or become very serious if you stop taking Biktarvy. Talk with your doctor before stopping Biktarvy. Your doctor will check your liver function tests for several months after you stop. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of worsening liver problems.
How to Use Biktarvy
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take Biktarvy by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily with or without food. The Dosage of Biktarvy is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the Dosage of Biktarvy is also based on weight. For children unable to swallow a whole tablet, the tablet may be split and each part taken separately. Take all parts of the split tablet within about 10 minutes. If you are on dialysis, take your daily dose of Biktarvy after dialysis. If you are also taking antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium, take Biktarvy at least 2 hours before or at least 6 hours after you take these antacids. If you are taking iron or calcium products, take them with food at the same time that you take Biktarvy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. It is very important to keep taking Biktarvy exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses. For the best effect, take Biktarvy at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take Biktarvy at the same time every day. Do not take more or less of Biktarvy than prescribed or stop taking it even for a short time unless directed to do so by your doctor. Doing so may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to treat (resistant), or worsen side effects.
Biktarvy Precautions
Before taking Biktarvy, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to bictegravir, emtricitabine, or tenofovir; or if you have any other allergies. Biktarvy may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using Biktarvy, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history,liver problems (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, cirrhosis), alcohol use, kidney disease. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, Biktarvy should be used only when clearly needed. Treatment can lower the risk of passing HIV infection to your baby, and Biktarvy may be part of that treatment. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if Biktarvy passes into breast milk. Because breast milk can transmit HIV, do not breast-feed.
Biktarvy Misdose
If you miss a dose of Biktarvy, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Biktarvy Interactions
See also How to Use section. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.orlistat, other drugs that may harm the kidneys (including adefovir, cidofovir, aminoglycosides such as amikacin/gentamicin). Other medications can affect the removal of Biktarvy from your body, which may affect how it works. Examples include rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifabutin), St. John's wort, drugs used to treat seizures (such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin), among others. Biktarvy can slow down the removal of other medications from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include dofetilide, among others. Do not take Biktarvy with other products that treat HIV infection. Do not take Biktarvy with other products that contain bictegravir, emtricitabine, or tenofovir.
Biktarvy Side Effects
What are Biktarvy side effects?
Side effects are physical, mental or emotional symptoms which occur in addition to or outside of the desired effect of a therapeutic treatment such as an over-the-counter or prescribed drug or medication. Side effects from Biktarvy may occur at the beginning or at the end of treatment and may also depend on the length of time an individual remains on the treatment. Side effects, also known as adverse effects, are generally more likely to occur when starting treatment. Individuals may also experience side effects from Biktarvy as a result of an interaction with other medications.
Side Effects of Biktarvy
The side effects of Biktarvy may vary in number and intensity for many different reasons. Factors such as age, weight, gender and ethnicity may influence the side effects of Biktarvy. Also, an individual’s state of general physical health and seriousness of the disease or illness as well as an increase or decrease in dosage may lead to side effects. Further, side effects from Biktarvy may also occur as a result of an interaction with certain herbal supplements, foods or drinks.
Prescription drug side effects can be serious and may cause patients to stop the treatment. However, when side effects from the use of a prescription drug, such as Biktarvy, do occur a patient should consult their physician. A physician may prescribe an additional treatment in order to control the symptoms or an adjustment in the dosage may be made. In addition, changes to diet, exercise or other lifestyle activities may help to lessen the side effects of Biktarvy.
By understanding side effects and the factors which may influence the occurrence of side effects patients are empowered to take an active role in their care. Patients who have specific questions about the side effects of Biktarvy, or any other medication, should contact their physician. General information about Biktarvy and the side effects associated with Biktarvy are described in the following:
Common Biktarvy Side Effects
Severe
Less Severe
- headache disorder
- diarrhea
- hyperbilirubinemia
- nausea
Less Frequent Biktarvy Side Effects
Severe
- kidney disease with reduction in GFR
- increased aspartate transaminase
- increased alanine transaminase
- elevated serum amylase
Less Severe
- fatigue
- vomiting
- skin rash
- insomnia
- flatulence
- acute abdominal pain
- dream disorder
- dizziness
Rare or Very Rare Biktarvy Side Effects
Severe
- suicidal ideation
- hypophosphatemia
- lactic acidosis
- suicidal
- abnormal hepatic function tests
- steatosis of liver
- acute renal failure
- Graves' disease
- polymyositis
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- autoimmune hepatitis
- angioedema
- urticaria
- thrombocytopenic disorder
- pancreatitis
- Fanconi syndrome
Less Severe
- depression
- dyspepsia
- fever
Biktarvy Storage
Store in the original container at room temperature away from light and moisture. Keep the desiccant (drying agent) in the bottle. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard Biktarvy when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
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