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The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
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Complera is a three-drug combination containing two nucleoside analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and one non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, rilpivirine. This three-in-one medication is used to treat HIV-1 infection in patients who weigh at least 35 kg.
Complera may not be right for everyone. Talk to your doctor about which treatment option may be best for you.
Complera comes in an oral tablet containing 200 mg of emtricitabine, 25 mg of rilpivirine, and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
The instructions that come with your Complera prescription should be carefully read and followed. Take Complera as prescribed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you may have about the medication.
Adult and pediatric patients who weigh 35 kg or more are recommended to take one tablet by mouth once daily with food.
Fact Table |
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Formula |
Emtricitabine: C8H10FN3O3S Rilpivirine: C22H18N6O Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: C19H30N5O10P |
License |
Approved by the FDA and EMA for the treatment of HIV |
Bioavailability |
Emtricitabine: 93% Rilpivirine: 33% (under fasting conditions) Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: 25% (boosted to 39% with a high-fat meal) |
Legal status |
Rx-Only |
Chemical Name |
Emtricitabine / Rilpivirine / Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate |
Elimination half-life |
Emtricitabine: 10 hours Rilpivirine: 45 hours Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: 14-17 hours |
Dosage (Strength) |
200mg / 25mg / 300mg |
Pregnancy |
Consult doctor |
Brands |
Complera |
Protein binding |
Emtricitabine: 4% Rilpivirine: 99.7% Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: 0.7% to 7.2% |
PubChem CID |
Emtricitabine: 60877 Rilpivirine: 6451161 Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: 5481350 |
MedlinePlus |
a611036 |
ChEBI |
Emtricitabine: 31552 Rilpivirine: 59527 Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: 63625 |
ATC code |
J05AR08 |
DrugBank |
Emtricitabine: DB00879 Rilpivirine: DB08864 Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: DB00300 |
KEGG |
Emtricitabine: D01199 Rilpivirine: D09727 Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: D01982 |
Routes of administration |
Oral |
Each Complera tablet contains two nucleoside analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and one non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, rilpivirine.
Do not take Complera with medications that can decrease its response to HIV-1 or cause medication resistance. These medications include carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, rifapentine, dexamethasone, St. John's wort, dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, and rabeprazole. Ask your doctor if you do not know whether or not you take any of these medications.
Complera contains a FDA Boxed Warning regarding severe worsening of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients with HIV-1 and HBV who stopped taking medications containing emtricitabine and/or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Common Complera side effects include depression, headache, trouble sleeping, abnormal dreams, dizziness, nausea, and rash. However, these are not all the side effects that may occur.
Contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that are bothersome or persistent.