Emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate+efavirenz

Efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate should be used with caution in patients with mental illness, fits, and liver diseases. If you notice any signs of infection, inform your doctor immediately. Autoimmune diseases (immune cells attack healthy body tissue) may occur months after the start of the treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice any signs such as muscle weakness, weakness in the hands and feet, palpitations (pounding heart), and tremors. Efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate may cause osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue due to a decrease in blood supply to the bone) in some patients. The risk of this disease depends on factors such as length of antiretroviral therapy, alcohol use, steroid use, body mass index (BMI), and immunity. Inform your doctor if you notice joint pain, stiffness, and difficulty in movement, as these symptoms may indicate osteonecrosis.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate should not be taken along with antiallergic medicines (astemizole, terfenadine), a medicine used to treat heart disease (bepridil), a medicine used to treat heartburn (cisapride), medications used to treat hepatitis C (elbasvir, grazoprevir), drugs used to treat migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, ergonovine), medicines used to treat mental illnesses (pimozide, imipramine, clomipramine), herbal medicine to treat depression (Hypericum perforatum), anti-fungal agent (voriconazole), medications used to treat irregular heartbeats (flecainide, metoprolol), antibiotic (imidazole) and opioid pain killer (methadone).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate should not be used in patients with severe liver disease, moderate to severe kidney disease, or heart conditions such as prolonged QT interval, which increases the risk of severe heart rhythm problems, and low electrolyte levels.

• Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Consume vitamin and nutrient-rich food such as vegetables and fruits as it helps to boost your immune system. Opt for lean protein and whole grains.
• Avoid eating raw meat and eggs. Consume properly boiled and cooked meat, poultry, or seafood.
• Eat bland and low-fat foods, and avoid spicy or oily foods if you experience nausea or vomiting.
• Try to reduce emotional and physical stress by spending time with your family or doing whatever makes you happy.
• Drink more fluids and avoid alcoholic beverages to prevent dehydration.
• Make sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day.

• You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with HIV infection or AIDS. So, people taking Efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate should be carefully monitored throughout the treatment.
• You can still infect other people while taking Efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate. So, use necessary precautions to avoid infecting others.
• Do not stop taking the medicine unless advised by the doctor. This is because the virus gets multiplied and becomes harder to treat if you stop taking the medication for a short time. 
• Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception while using Efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and for 12 weeks after stopping the treatment.
• Efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate may affect kidney function, so monitoring kidney function while using this medicine is advised.
• Efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate may decrease phosphate levels in the blood. It may also increase creatine kinase levels in the blood resulting in muscle pain and weakness. Regular monitoring of phosphate levels and creatine kinase levels is advised.