Precautions
What does Stribild contain?
Stribild is a single-tablet-regimen containing 3 HIV antiretrovirals (ARVs), elvitegravir (Vitekta), emtricitabine (Emtriva), and tenofovir DF (Viread), and one booster medication, cobicistat (Tybost).
What is the generic Name for Stribild?
Emtricitabine: The chemical name of emtricitabine is 5-fluoro-1-[(2R,5S)-2(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]cytosine.
Is Stribild safe?
If you are at risk for bone loss, your doctor may monitor your bone mineral density. Tell your doctor right away if any of the following serious side effects occur: bone pain, easily broken bones. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
What diagnosis is Stribild?
Stribild is used to treat HIV. It's prescribed for adults and children ages 12 years and older who weigh at least 35 kilograms (about 77 pounds). Stribild doesn't need to be taken with other HIV drugs.
Does Stribild cause weight gain?
Weight gain was not a side effect that occurred in clinical studies of Stribild. But weight gain is a possible side effect of other drugs used to treat HIV, such as raltegravir (Isentress). Weight gain can also happen after starting HIV treatment in general. This can happen because HIV itself can cause weight loss.
Is Genvoya better than Stribild?
Genvoya contains tenofovir alafenamide, while Stribild has tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Tenofovir alafenamide (in Genvoya) is easier on your kidneys and bones, compared to tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (in Stribild). This means that Genvoya is less likely to cause kidney or bone damage.
What class of drug is Stribild?
Stribild combines different drugs in one pill. Two of the drugs (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) are from a class of drugs known as NRTIs (nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors) and one drug (elvitegravir) is an integrase inhibitor. Each drug class works against HIV in a different way.
How much does Stribild cost?
Usually the cost of Stribild, without insurance coverage, is around $4,474.44 for 1, 30 Tablets Tablet or sometimes more.
Is Stribild a PrEP?
No, Stribild is not approved for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Stribild is used to treat (not prevent) HIV infection.
Which medication is the same as metoprolol?
Some metoprolol alternatives include Toprol XL, Coreg, Ernesto, Zestril, and Calan.
Who manufactures Stribild?
Stribild is a fixed-dose tablet combining 150mg elvitegravir, 200mg emtricitabine, and 245mg tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, along with 150mg cobicistat, a boosting agent. It is manufactured by Gilead Sciences.
What is the generic name for Genvoya?
Generic Name: elviteg-cob-emtri-tenof alafen This product contains 4 different medications: elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. Elvitegravir is known as an integrase inhibitor. Cobicistat helps elvitegravir work better.
How much does Stribild cost?
Usually the cost of Stribild, without insurance coverage, is around $4,474.44 for 1, 30 Tablets Tablet or sometimes more.
Which medication is the same as metoprolol?
Some metoprolol alternatives include Toprol XL, Coreg, Ernesto, Zestril, and Calan.
What is another name for Avapro?
Irbesartan is available as the brand-name drug Avapro.