● Brand Name: Stribild ®
● Generic Name: cobicistat,
elvitegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir
● Uses:
Stribild
is for adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
● How it works: Stribild® is a medication that contains
four different medications. These
medications are combined together in Stribild® to make it easier for people to
take these medications. All four of the
medications in Stribild® work together to work against the HIVvirus in the body.
The four medications in Stribild® are cobicistat, elvitegravir,
emtricitabine, and tenofovir. Cobicistat
works to increase the effect of elvitegravir.
Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, and tenofovir work against parts of the HIV
virus to stop the virus from growing.
● Most commonside effects:
Nausea, diarrhea, and protein in urine.
● Serious side effects: Kidney problems, kidney failure, weakening of
bones, loss of muscle strength, liver problems, swelling of the pancreas, and
acid buildup in the blood.
● Who cannot use this medication: People with hepatitis, and acidic blood
cannot use Stribild®.
