Biktarvy

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Biktarvy treats HIV. Do not skip any doses as this may make it more difficult to treat HIV.

Biktarvy Overview

Reviewed: February 20, 2018
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Biktarvy is a prescription medication used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It comes as a single tablet containing 3 medications: bictegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir. 

Bictegravir is an integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI), while emtricitabine and tenofovir are both nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). These drugs work by preventing the virus from replicating. 

This medication comes in a tablet form form and is taken by mouth once daily with or without food. 

Common side effects of Biktarvy include diarrhea, nausea, and headache. 

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Biktarvy FDA Warning

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Severe acute exacerbations (flare-ups) of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are coinfected with HIV-1 and hepatitis B virus (HBV) and have discontinued products containing emtricitabine and/or tenofovir, and may occur with discontinuation of Biktarvy. Closely monitor hepatic function in these patients. If appropriate, anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted.