Biktarvy - Managing HIV-1 Infection in Adults
Biktarvy FAQ
What is Biktarvy used for?
It’s a prescription drug that’s used to treat HIV-1, which is the most common type of HIV. Biktarvy is prescribed for HIV-1 in adults and children weighing at least 14 kilograms (about 31 pounds). It’s used for people who either: haven’t taken HIV treatment in the past with antiretroviral medications (a kind of HIV drug), or
Does Biktarvy treat HIV?
If you’re considering treatments for HIV, your doctor may recommend Biktarvy. It’s a prescription drug that’s used to treat HIV-1, which is the most common type of HIV. Biktarvy is prescribed for HIV-1 in adults and children weighing at least 14 kilograms (about 31 pounds). It’s used for people who either:
How many medicines are in Biktarvy?
Biktarvy contains three different medicines: bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. For more information on the use of Biktarvy in people with HIV, please refer to the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents with HIV and the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection.
Does Biktarvy cause side effects?
Biktarvy may cause side effects. Some side effects of Biktarvy can be serious, as noted above. Many side effects from HIV medicines, such as nausea or occasional dizziness, are manageable. See the HIVinfo fact sheet on HIV Medicines and Side Effects for more information.
What should I tell my healthcare provider about Biktarvy?
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, antacids, laxatives, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may interact with BIKTARVY. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How does Biktarvy affect other medicines?
BIKTARVY can affect the way other medicines work and other medicines can affect how BIKTARVY works, which may cause serious side effects. Some medicines may also make the amount of BIKTARVY in your body too low to help keep your HIV-1 undetectable, and the virus may become resistant to BIKTARVY.
Biktarvy References
If you want to know more about Biktarvy, consider exploring links below:
What Is Biktarvy
- https://www.biktarvy.com/about-biktarvy
- https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/biktarvy
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-biktarvy
- https://www.drugs.com/biktarvy.html
- https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/en/drugs/bictegravir-emtricitabine-tenofovir-alafenamide/patient
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/brand/amt,1236071000168103/biktarvy
- https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv/arv-factsheet/biktarvy
- https://www.medicine.com/drug/biktarvy
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-174749/biktarvy-oral/details