Rabies immune globulin human and Truvada

• Generic Name: rabies immune globulin, human
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bayrab, HyperRAB, Imogam Rabies-HT, Kedrab

Rabies immune globulin is used to protect people who have been bitten by animals (post-exposure). rabies immune globulin is given together with a full series of rabies vaccination. Rabies immune globulin by itself will not protect against rabies.

You will not need rabies immune globulin if you have received a rabies vaccine in the past.

Rabies immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: emtricitabine / tenofovir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Truvada, AccessPak for HIV PEP Basic, Descovy

Truvada contains a combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Emtricitabine and tenofovir is to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, but it can be used to treat HIV in adults and children who are at least 12 years old and weigh at least 17 kilograms (37 pounds).

Truvada is also used in children who weigh between 55 and 77 pounds (25 to 35 kilograms) and who take certain other HIV medications.

Truvada PrEP is used together with safer-sex practices to reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. You must be HIV-negative and an adult to use Truvada PrEP for this purpose.