Emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir

["Before taking this medicine", "You should not take this medicine if you have severe liver or kidney disease, or if you are allergic to emtricitabine (Emtriva, Atripla), lopinavir (Kaletra), ritonavir (Norvir), or tenofovir (Viread) Do not take this medicine with other medicines that also contain emtricitabine or tenofovir (Atripla, Emtriva, Viread).", "Some medicines can interact with emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir and should not be used at the same time Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:", "\\\\nalfuzosin \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nlovastatin or simvastatin \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nSt John's wort \\\\n\\\\n\\\\npimozide \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nmidazolam or triazolam \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nrifampin \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nsildenafil, Viagra (or Revatio for pulmonary arterial hypertension) or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nan ergot medicine such as D.H.E. 45, Ergomar, Cafergot, Ergotrate, Methergine, Migergot, or Migranal.\\\\n", "To make sure emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:", "\\\\nliver or kidney disease \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nheart disease or heart rhythm disorder \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nlow levels of potassium in your blood \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na bleeding disorder such as hemophilia \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nosteopenia (low bone mineral density) or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\npancreas problems, diabetes, or high cholesterol.\\\\n", "Some people taking this medicine develop a serious condition called lactic acidosis This may be more likely in women, in people who are overweight or have liver disease, and in people who have taken HIV/AIDS medication for a long time Talk with your doctor about your risk.", "It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant HIV can be passed to your baby if you are not properly treated during pregnancy Take all of your HIV medicines as directed to control your infection.", "Women with HIV or AIDS should not breast-feed a baby Even if your baby is born without HIV, the virus may be passed to the baby in your breast milk.", "Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.", "", "\\\\n\\\\n", "How should I take emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir?", "Follow all directions on your prescription label Do not take emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.", "While using this medicine, you may need frequent blood tests at your doctor's office Your kidney and liver function or bone density may also need to be tested.", "HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of drugs Use all medications as directed by your doctor Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.", "Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat Do not freeze.", "If you have hepatitis B you may develop liver symptoms after you stop taking this medicine, even months after stopping Your doctor may want to check your liver function for several months after you stop using emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir.", "", "What happens if I miss a dose?", "Take the missed dose as soon as you remember Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.", "", "What happens if I overdose?", "Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.", "", "What should I avoid while taking emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir?", "If you also take didanosine (Videx), take it 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir.", "Taking emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people Do not have unprotected sex or share razors or toothbrushes Talk with your doctor about safe ways to prevent HIV transmission during sex Sharing drug or medicine needles is never safe, even for a healthy person.", ""]