emtricitabine, an antiretroviral drug. ▪ INDICATIONS: This drug is used with other antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV infection. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Adverse effects of this drug include headache, abnormal dreams, depression, dizziness, insomnia, neuropathy, paresthesia, arthralgia, myalgia, cough, change in body fat distribution, rash, and skin discoloration. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, abdominal pain, and dyspepsia.
