Prescribing-label excerpts
Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate
Reference for: Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide. Source presentation: tablet. Source route: oral.
Mechanism of action
DESCOVY is a fixed dose combination of antiretroviral drugs emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) [see Microbiology (12.4)].
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion — The pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of the components of DESCOVY are provided in Table 7. The multiple dose PK parameters of FTC and TAF and its metabolite tenofovir are provided in Table 8. HIV status has no effect on the pharmacokinetics of FTC and TAF in adults.
Drug Interaction Studies — The effects of coadministered drugs on the exposure of TAF are shown in Table 15 and the effects of DESCOVY or its components on the exposure of coadministered drugs are shown in Table 16 [these studies were conducted with DESCOVY or the components of DESCOVY (FTC or TAF) administered alone]. For information regarding clinical recommendations, see Drug Interactions (7) .
Selected passages from the cited U.S. prescribing label. The studies concern the source product and populations named in each passage; they do not establish Walter-product bioequivalence, an approved indication, or the kinetics of another fixed combination. Tables and the full prescribing information remain available in the source.
Source: DailyMed: Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate — tablet
Reference accessed . Label revision: 2026-07-07.
