Descovy (Emtricitabine + Tenofovir Alafenamide) Tablet

Descovy Tablet is a combination of antiretroviral medicines that are prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Descovy Tablet restricts the growth of HIV in the body and reduces the risk of getting HIV-related complications to improve the lifespan of an individual. The medicine can be taken with or without food and taking it regularly at the same time each day increases its effectiveness. A dose of this medicine should not be missed as doing so can affect your recovery. It is important to complete the full course of the treatment until your doctor advises you to stop. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea and diarrhea. They generally resolve after some time but if they persist or become serious, inform your doctor. This medicine can also make you feel lazy or weak, therefore, it is advised to avoid driving. Drinking plenty of fluid can help you cope with the side effects, hence stay hydrated.

Uses Of Descovy Tablet

• Treatment of HIV infection

Benefits Of Descovy Tablet

In Treatment of HIV infection

Descovy Tablet prevents HIV from multiplying in the body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers the chances of complications, such as new infections, and improves the quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.

It is not a cure for HIV infection or AIDS and should not be used to prevent the infection after accidental exposure to risk. It is important to take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of this combination and reduces the chances of HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. Taking this medicine does not prevent the passing of HIV to other people.

Side Effects Of Descovy Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects Of Descovy

• Nausea

• Diarrhea

How To Use Descovy Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Descovy Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Descovy Tablet Works

Descovy Tablet is a combination of two medicines, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide. They belong to a class of medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Emtricitabine interrupts the virus life cycle by inhibiting a crucial enzyme called HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. Tenofovir alafenamide is converted to tenofovir diphosphate which gets incorporated into viral DNA, resulting in the inhibition of HIV replication.