Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir and Xultophy

• Generic Name: cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Genvoya, Stribild

Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir combination is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is usually given to adult patients who have yet not received any medicine for HIV infection.

Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir combination will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS. It helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay problems that are usually related to AIDS or HIV disease from occurring. Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.

Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: insulin degludec / liraglutide
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Xultophy

Xultophy is an injection pen containing a combination of insulin degludec and liraglutide. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin degludec is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Liraglutide is similar to a hormone that occurs naturally in the body and helps control blood sugar, insulin levels, and digestion.

Xultophy is used to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine should be used together with diet and exercise.

Xultophy is usually given when your blood sugar levels have not been well controlled by using other medications.

Xultophy is not for people with type 1 diabetes.