Are there generic versions of efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir (EFV+FTC+TDF, Viraday)?

Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (EFV+FTC+TDF) is a combination antiretroviral therapy used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It is a highly effective anti-HIV drug that is composed of three different ingredients, each with a specific mechanism of action, working together to inhibit the replication and spread of HIV.

Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (EFV+FTC+TDF, Viraday)There are Indian generics. Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir is not currently on the market in China, so patients cannot purchase it domestically and need to purchase it through overseas purchasing channels. The cheaper ones abroad are mainly Indian generic drugs, which cost around 380 yuan.

Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir has shown good efficacy as a combination antiretroviral therapy. It inhibits virus replication through multiple pathways, reduces the amount of virus in the body, helps control the progression of the disease, improves the patient's immune function, and delays the progression of HIV infection to AIDS.

Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir is usually taken by mouth once daily. The recommended dose is one tablet daily. It is best to take it after dinner, because the efavirenz in Viraday (EFV) may cause some discomfort when you start using it. Taking it after dinner can reduce these adverse reactions.

Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir is generally well tolerated and side effects are usually manageable and mild. Common side effects include headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, etc. Serious adverse reactions are relatively rare. However, individual differences may cause different patients to respond differently to medications, so the occurrence and severity of side effects may vary from person to person.