Emtri 40 mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘antiretroviral agents’ used in the treatment of HIV infection. HIV is a virus that attacks the immune cells of the body leading to decreased immunity. It spreads through body fluids such as semen, vaginal fluid, and blood. Symptoms include fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscle aches, tiredness and sore throat that usually last for days to several weeks.

Emtri 40 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Stavudine, lamivudine and nevirapine. They work by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme from working, which is required by the HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This effect helps to inhibit viral replication.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Emtri 40 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as headache, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, fever, rash, and peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hands). Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

It is not recommended to take Emtri 40 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Emtri 40 mg Tablet , inform your doctor if you have any liver disease, hepatitis B or C (liver infections), a history of mental illness, seriously overweight and have kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Emtri 40 mg Tablet should be used with caution in children and elderly patients. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects. Emtri 40 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Emtri 40 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antiretroviral therapy (ART). Emtri 40 mg Tablet contains stavudine, lamivudine, and nevirapine. Emtri 40 mg Tablet work by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme from working, which is required by the HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. Thereby preventing viral replication and controlling the infection. It helps in improving the quality of life of a patient with HIV.

Inform your doctor if you develop persistent diarrhea or vomiting, as it may affect the effectiveness of Emtri 40 mg Tablet . Emtri 40 mg Tablet may cause pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), so inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as nausea (feeling sick), vomiting or stomach pain. Emtri 40 mg Tablet may lead to opportunistic infections (infections that occur frequently or severely in patients with weak immune systems), so inform your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of infection such as muscle weakness, weakness beginning in the hands and feet that progress towards the trunk, palpitations (pounding heartbeat) and tremors. Emtri 40 mg Tablet may destroy bone leading to symptoms such as joint stiffness or pain. It may also cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Speak with your doctor about the precautions to follow to avoid infecting other people as one can still pass on HIV while on this medicine, although the risk is somewhat lowered by antiretroviral therapy, it can spread through sexual contact with a person who already has the infection or by transfer of infected blood. Emtri 40 mg Tablet does not cure HIV infection. Emtri 40 mg Tablet can make hormonal contraceptives less effective or less likely to work. So, use other effective methods for contraception, including a barrier form (cervical cap, condom, diaphragm, or contraceptive sponge) to prevent pregnancy as advised by your doctor. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Emtri 40 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy as could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects. You may need frequent medical tests while on Emtri 40 mg Tablet .

• Emtri 40 mg Tablet may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with HIV infection or AIDS. So, people taking Emtri 40 mg Tablet should be carefully monitored throughout the treatment.
• You can still infect other people while taking Emtri 40 mg Tablet . So, use necessary precautions to avoid infecting others.
• Emtri 40 mg Tablet may cause abnormal liver function tests. So, regular monitoring of liver function is necessary while taking this medicine.