Generic name:cobicistat, darunavir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir [ koe-BIK-i-stat, dar-UE-na-vir, EM-trye-SYE-ta-been, and-ten-OF-oh-vir ]
Drug class:Antiviral combinations
What is Symtuza?
Symtuza contains a combination of cobicistat, darunavir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. . Cobicistat reduces the action of enzymes in your liver that break down certain antiviral medicines. This allows the antiviral medicines to be used more safely and effectively at lower doses.
Darunavir, emtricitabine and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Symtuza is an antiviral medicine used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that can cause the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Symtuza is for use in adults and children weighing at least 88 pounds (40 kilograms). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Symtuza is sometimes used in people who have never been treated with other HIV medications.
Symtuza is also used to replace other HIV medications in adults with suppressed viral loads. Your doctor will determine which medication is best for you.
Warnings
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Some drugs should not be used with Symtuza.
Symtuza can cause serious liver problems. Call your doctor if you have upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, vomitin...
