Generic name:emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide [ em-trye-SYE-ta-been-& ten-OF-oh-vir-al-a-FEN-a-mide ]
Drug class:Antiviral combinations
Warning
- Hepatitis B has gotten worse when Descovy was stopped in some people with hepatitis B. Close follow-up for a few months is needed when therapy is stopped in people who have hepatitis B. Do not stop taking Descovy without calling your doctor.
- Descovy is not approved to treat hepatitis B. Hepatitis B testing needs to be done before taking this medicine.
What is Descovy:
- Descovy contains a combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide. Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
- Descovy is a presciption medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
- Descovy is also used for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of HIV-1 infection.
What do I need to tell my doctor before I take Descovy?
- If you have an allergy to emtricitabine, tenofovir, or any other part of Descovy (emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide).
- If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
- If you have kidney d...
