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Atripla (Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir)
®
GROUNDING medication for personnel on flight status.
Indications: Treatment of HIV
Dose: Take 1 tablet qd PO on an empty stomach. Dosing at bedtime may improve the toler-
ability of nervous system symptoms
Contraindications:
• Do not take the following medicines with Atripla ®
®
° Cisapride (Propulsid )
° Midazolam
®
° Tiazolam (Halcion )
®
° Voriconazole (Vfend )
Pregnancy Category D
Side-effects:
• Cardiac disorders: Palpitations
• Ear and labyrinth disorders: Tinnitus
• Endocrine disorders: Gynecomastia SECTION 3
• Eye disorders: Abnormal vision
• Gastrointestinal disorders:
° Constipation
° Malabsorption
° Abdominal pain
° Increased amylase
° Pancreatitis
• Hepatobiliary disorders:
° Hepatic enzyme increase
° Hepatic failure
° Hepatitis
• Immune system disorders:
° Allergic reaction
• Metabolism and nutrition disorders:
° Hypercholesterolemia
° Hypertriglyceridemia
° Hypophosphatemia
° Lactic acidosis
• Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders:
° Arthralgia
° Myalgia
° Myopathy

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