Bictegravir Sodium, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate and Cholecalciferol and folic acid

• Generic Name: bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Biktarvy

Treatment of HIV-1 infection in antiretroviral-naive (have not previously received antiretroviral therapy) or antiretroviral-experienced (previously treated) adults.

Fixed combination of BIC/FTC/TAF used alone as a complete regimen for treatment of HIV-1 infection; concomitant use with other antiretrovirals not recommended.

For initial treatment in antiretroviral-naive adults, experts state BIC/FTC/TAF is a recommended INSTI-based regimen for most adults.

For antiretroviral-experienced adults, manufacturer states BIC/FTC/TAF can be used to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those with plasma HIV-1 RNA levels <50 copies/mL on a stable antiretroviral regimen for ≥3 months who have no history of treatment failure and are infected with HIV-1 with no known substitutions associated with resistance to the antiretroviral components of the fixed combination (i.e., bictegravir, emtricitabine, tenofovir).

• Generic Name: cholecalciferol / folic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ortho D, Zolate, Ortho DF, Genicin Vita-D

Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.

Folic acid is vitamin B9, or folate. Vitamin B9 helps your body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid also helps prevent several types of birth defects when taken by pregnant women.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid is a combination medicine used in people who do not get enough of these vitamins in their diets to maintain adequate health.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.