Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka d.d.
emtricitabine / tenofovir disoproxil
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Overview
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka d.d. is an HIV medicine that is used in combination with at least one other HIV medicine to treat adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV 1), a virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In addition, it may be used in adolescents who are resistant to first-line treatments or who cannot take them because of side effects.
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka d.d contains two active substances, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil. It is a ‘generic medicine’. This means that it contains the same active substances and works in the same way as a ‘reference medicine’ already authorised in the EU called Truvada.
Authorisation details
| Product details | |
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| Name |
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka d.d.
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| Agency product number |
EMEA/H/C/004686
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| Active substance |
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| International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name |
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| Therapeutic area (MeSH) |
HIV Infections
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| Anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) code |
J05AR03
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Generic |
This is a generic medicine, which is developed to be the same as a medicine that has already been authorised, called the reference medicine. A generic medicine contains the same active substance(s) as the reference medicine, and is used at the same dose(s) to treat the same disease(s). For more information, see Generic and hybrid medicines. |
| Publication details | |
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| Marketing-authorisation holder |
KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto
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| Revision |
9
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| Date of issue of marketing authorisation valid throughout the European Union |
28/04/2017
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| Contact address |
Smarjeska cesta 6
8501 Novo mesto Slovenia |
Product information
06/01/2022 Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka d.d. - EMEA/H/C/004686 - R/0017
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- labelling (annex IIIA);
- package leaflet (annex IIIB).
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Pharmacotherapeutic group
Antivirals for systemic use
Therapeutic indication
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka d.d. is indicated in antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of HIV-1 infected adults.
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka d.d. is also indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infected adolescents, with NRTI resistance or toxicities precluding the use of first line agents, aged 12 to < 18 years.