- HIV medicine
- Also used to reduce the risk of infection
- Use daily
- May affect your reaction time
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil is a medication used to treat HIV infection in adults and adolescents weighing at least 35 kg. It contains two active ingredients, Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil. Emtricitabine belongs to a class of drugs called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), while Tenofovir Disoproxil is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI). Together, they work by reducing the amount of HIV in your body, helping your immune system work better.