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Emtricitabine
Emtricitabine
CAS No.:143491-57-0
Molecular Formula:C8H10FN3O3S
Molecular Weight:247.25
PRODUCT NAME:Emtricitabine

Emtricitabine is an antiviral medication used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and as a component of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV transmission. It belongs to the class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), which work by interfering with the replication of the virus.

Emtricitabine is available in oral tablet form and is often prescribed as part of combination therapy for HIV or used in combination with other medications for PrEP.

Key uses and benefits of Emtricitabine:

1:HIV Treatment: Emtricitabine, in combination with other antiretroviral medications, is used to suppress HIV replication, reduce the viral load in the blood, and slow down the progression of the disease. This helps improve the patient's immune system and reduces the risk of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

2:HIV Prevention (PrEP): In certain populations at high risk of HIV transmission, such as individuals with an HIV-positive partner or individuals engaging in high-risk sexual activities, Emtricitabine, in combination with another antiviral medication called tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, is used as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection when taken regularly.

 

 

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