Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Descovy Tablet

Descovy Tablet

Generic nameemtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide
Drug classnucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
FormsFilm-coated tablet (200/10 mg), Film-coated tablet (200/25 mg)

Descovy is a prescription medicine containing two active ingredients, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide, that belong to a group of antiviral medicines. It is used either to treat HIV-1 infection together with other anti-HIV medicines, or to help prevent HIV-1 infection in people at risk.

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