Genvoya ratings & reviews

Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide
Company: Gilead
Brand: Genvoya
Drug class: General Anti-infectives Systemic
+4 more
General Anti-infectives Systemic, Antivirals For Systemic Use, HIV Antivirals, Combination HIV Antivirals, Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor (INSTI) and Nucleoside and Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI) Combinations

Sermo AI Overview

  • Genvoya is often praised for its favorable efficacy profile, making it a popular choice for treating HIV infection, with many healthcare providers reporting high efficacy ratings.
  • Although Genvoya is well-tolerated and simplifies adherence as a single pill regimen, some patients encounter side effects and potential drug interactions that may affect long-term compliance.
Based on insights from Sermo’s triple verified physicians

Description

Genvoya is a combination tablet containing elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide for oral use. Each tablet includes 150 mg of EVG, 150 mg of COBI, 200 mg of FTC, and 10 mg of TAF. The tablets have inactive ingredients like croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate among others. This medication is commonly used as a fixed-dose treatment option for patients needing these specific compounds together.

Source: This information is sourced from FDA and powered by AI

Dosage & Administration

How should I use this medication?

Take this medication by mouth with water. Take this with food. For your therapy to work as well as possible, take each dose exactly as prescribed on the prescription label. Do not skip doses. Skipping doses can make the HIV virus resistant to this and other medications. Keep taking this therapy unless your care team tells you to stop. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date. To get rid of medications that are no longer wanted or have expired: -Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location. -If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Side Effects

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: -Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat -High lactic acid level—muscle pain or cramps, stomach pain, trouble breathing, general discomfort and fatigue -Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet -Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): -Diarrhea -Fatigue -Headache -Nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings & Precautions

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions: -Kidney disease -Liver disease -An unusual or allergic reaction to elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, tenofovir, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives -Pregnant or trying to get pregnant -Breast-feeding

What may interact with this medication?

Do not take this medication with any of the following: -Adefovir -Alfuzosin -Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin -Cisapride -Irinotecan -Lumacaftor; ivacaftor -Lurasidone -Medications for cholesterol, such as lovastatin, simvastatin -Medications for headaches, such as dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine -Midazolam -Naloxegol -Other antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS -Pimozide -Rifampin -Sildenafil -St. John's Wort -Triazolam This medication may also interact with the following: -Antacids -Atorvastatin -Bosentan -Buprenorphine; naloxone -Certain antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, telithromycin, rifabutin, rifapentine -Certain medications for anxiety or sleep, such as buspirone, clorazepate, diazepam, estazolam, flurazepam, zolpidem -Certain medications for blood pressure or heart disease, such as amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, metoprolol, nicardipine, nifedipine, timolol, verapamil -Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or mental health conditions -Certain medications for erectile dysfunction, such as avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil -Certain medications for fungal infection, such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole -Certain medications that treat or prevent blood clots, such as warfarin, apixaban, betrixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban -Colchicine -Cyclosporine -Estrogen and progestin hormones -Medications for infection, such as acyclovir, cidofovir, valacyclovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir -Medications for irregular heartbeat, such as amiodarone, bepridil, digoxin, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, lidocaine, mexiletine, propafenone, quinidine -Metformin -Oxcarbazepine -Phenothiazines, such as perphenazine, risperidone, thioridazine -Salmeterol -Sirolimus -Steroid medications, such as betamethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, dexamethasone, fluticasone, methylprednisolone, mometasone, triamcinolone -Tacrolimus

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Discuss any new symptoms with your care team. You will need to have important blood work done while taking this medication. HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your care team about how to stop the spread of HIV. If you have hepatitis B and HIV, talk to your care team if you plan to stop this medication. The symptoms of hepatitis B may get worse if you stop this medication. Estrogen and progestin hormones may not work as well while you are taking this medication. If you are using these hormones for contraception, talk to your care team about using a second type of contraception. A barrier contraceptive, such as a condom or diaphragm, is recommended.

What are the most serious risks of this medication?

Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your care team. If you have both HIV and hepatitis B, the symptoms of hepatitis B may worsen when you stop taking this medication. Your care team will check your liver and general health after treatment is stopped. You may need to take other medications if your hepatitis flares or returns.

Source: This information is sourced from Elsevier Inc.

Disclaimer

The reviews, ratings, comments, and opinions expressed on this platform are solely those of the individual medical professionals who posted them and do not reflect the views or positions of Sermo, Inc. Sermo does not endorse, verify, or validate the content of individual reviews. The information provided is user-generated and reflects personal clinical experiences, which may not be complete, accurate, or applicable to your specific health needs. It is not intended as medical advice.

Prescription medications affect individuals differently, and what works for one person may not work for another. Always consult your doctor, pharmacist, or other qualified healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed applies to your personal circumstances. Only a licensed healthcare provider can advise you on what is safe and effective for you.

Keep all medications out of the reach of children, never share your medicine with others, and use each medication only as prescribed. Your reliance on any information provided on this platform is at your own risk.

Terms of use

  1. Sermo Drug Ratings, and all information provided on this website, may not be used in combination with any artificial intelligence tool (including to train an algorithm, test, process, analyze, generate output and/or develop any form of artificial intelligence tool). 

  2. Visitors to the online patient-facing website at Sermo.com (“Sermo Drug Ratings”) are Authorized Users of the website, which contains data owned by a third-party provider, Elsevier, Inc.  Accordingly, by visiting Sermo Drug Ratings, Authorized User acknowledges that the website includes Elsevier owned data that Sermo licenses pursuant to a separate usage and Data agreement (the “Agreements”).  Authorized User further acknowledges that Sermo is a third-party beneficiary of the Agreements and Authorized User’s use of the website hereby binds them to the terms of the Agreements; provided, however, that Elsevier shall have no obligations or liability to an Authorized User whatsoever pursuant to the terms of the Agreements.

Welcome to Sermo's Drug Ratings

Previously only for members, Sermo Drug Ratings are now openly available to all healthcare providers, patients, and industry professionals to support better healthcare decisions.

Clinical expertise
Insights based on real prescribing experience from triple-verified practicing physicians only
Detailed insights
Ratings on key attributes including efficacy, safety, tolerability, accessibility, and adherence
Unbiased reviews
Independent, physician-only reviews, free from pharmaceutical industry influence