Last update Dec. 21, 2022
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We do not have alternatives for J05AF09 since it is relatively safe.
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J05AF09 is Emtricitabine (FTC) in ATC Code/s.
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Antiretroviral. It is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) with antiviral activity against HIV-1 and hepatitis B virus. Indicated for the treatment of HIV infection and AIDS and hepatitis B (HB). Administration together with other oral antiretrovirals in one daily dose.
Although it is concentrated in breast milk, it reaches a low, clinically insignificant concentration in breast milk (Aebi 2022, Waitt 2018 & 2017, Mugwanya 2016, Benaboud 2011), much lower (2% to 4%) than the dose used in newborns and infants. (Mugwanya 2016)
No problems have been observed in infants whose mothers were taking it, except for mild diarrhea in 4% of cases. (Mugwanya 2016)
The plasma levels of these infants were undetectable or very low, less than 20% of maternal plasma levels. (Aebi 2022, Waitt 2018 y 2017, Mugwanya 2016)
Authorized use in newborns and infants. The dosage in infants older than 3 months is 6 mg/kg/day and half from birth to that age. (Ribera 2011)
Its use in breastfeeding mothers is considered safe for both HIV and HB treatment and pre-exposure prophylaxis. (Mugwanya 2017, Seidman 2017)
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