Can emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide tablets (Descovy) treat AIDS (HIV)?

Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide tablets (Descovy) is a drug used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and can effectively treat AIDS.

Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide tablets are antiretroviral therapy (ART) drugs. They contain two active ingredients, namely emtricitabine (Emtricitabine, referred to as FTC) and tenofovir (Tenofovir alafenamide, referred to as TAF). These two ingredients work synergistically to prevent the replication process of the virus in host cells by inhibiting the activity of HIVreverse transcriptase, thereby reducing the viral load, improving immune system function, and slowing down the progression of the disease.

Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide tablets are usually used as part ofHIV infection, together with other drugs to form a complete ART treatment regimen. This drug can help control HIV viral replication and reduce the amount of virus in the body, thereby helping to maintain the patient's immune system function, delay the progression of the disease, and improve the patient's quality of life.

However, it should be noted that although emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide tablets can effectively treatHIV infection, it cannot cure the disease. HIV is a chronic virus with no known cure. Therefore, most patients infected with HIV need to continue taking ART drugs for life to maintain the stability of their condition and the function of their immune system.

If you or others have questions aboutHIV treatment, it is recommended that you consult a professional physician or healthcare provider to obtain the most accurate and applicable information.

Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide tablets have been launched in China, but they are not yet included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase them at their own expense in China at a price of 3000The price is still relatively expensive. Please consult the local hospital pharmacy for specific prices. Foreign original drugs are more expensive, and original drugs can be purchased domestically. The cheaper ones abroad are Indian generic drugs, which cost around 200~360 yuan. The price is much cheaper than domestic prices, and the ingredients of original drugs and generic drugs are basically the same.