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Atripla / Symfi / Symfi Lo

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Other complete HIV regimens, DHHS recommended initial therapy in certain clinical situations
Single-Tablet Regimen

Standard Dose

One tablet once daily on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime.

Atripla is for adults and children 12 years of age and older weighing at least 88 pounds (40 kg). Symfi Lo is for adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 77 pounds (35 kg) and Symfi is for those who are at least 88 pounds (40 kg).

Take missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is closer to the time of your next dose. Do not double up on your next dose. Should not be used in people with moderate or severe kidney or liver impairment.

Atripla

600 mg efavirenz, 200 mg emtricitabine, 300 mg tenofovir DF

EFV (NNRTI), FTC and TDF (two NRTIs)

Symfi

600 mg efavirenz, 300 mg lamivudine, 300 mg tenofovir DF

EFV (NNRTI), 3TC and TDF (two NRTIs)

Symfi Lo

400 mg efavirenz, 300 mg lamivudine, 300 mg tenofovir DF

EFV (NNRTI), 3TC and TDF (two NRTIs)

  • See the individual drugs contained in Atripla: Sustiva and Truvada. 
  • See the individual drugs contained in Symfi and Symfi Lo: Sustiva, Epivir, and Viread.  
  • See package insert for more complete information on potential side effects and interactions. 
  • Generic Atripla is available.

Manufacturer

Bristol-Myers Squibb
bms.com; atripla.com
(800) 321-1335

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
gilead.com; (800) GILEAD-5 (445–3235)

Mylan
symfi.com; symfi-lo.com
mylan.com
(877) 446-3679

AWP

Atripla: $3,593.66/month
Generic is available.

Symfi: $2,201.46/month
Symfi Lo: $2,201.46/month

Potential Side Effects and Toxicity

Potential Drug Interactions

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