Bictegravir Sodium, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate and Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan

• 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: hydrochlorothiazide / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diovan HCT

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without success.

Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.