Question

truvada® tablets
ndc61958 - 0701 - 1
each tablet contains
200 mg of emtricitabine
and 300 mg of tenofovir
disoproxil fumarate, which
is equivalent to 245 mg
of tenofovir disoproxil.
store at 25°c (77°f)
(see insert).
keep container tightly
closed. dispense only in
original container.
see package insert for
dosage and administration.
manufactured for:
gilead sciences, inc.
foster city, ca 94404
made in canada
truvada®
(emtricitabine and tenofovir
disoproxil fumarate)
tablets
30 tablets
rx only
dispenser: each time truvada® is dispensed
give the patient the attached medication guide.

1. what is the brand or trade name of this drug?
2. what is the generic name of the is drug?
3. what route is this drug administered?
4. what is the dosage in each tablet?

Explanation:

1. The brand or trade name is typically the more recognizable, marketed name. On the label, "Truvada" is presented in a prominent, larger - font style which is characteristic of a brand/trade name.
2. The generic name refers to the active ingredient(s) in a non - proprietary form. Here, "emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate" are the chemical components that make up the drug, which is the generic name.
3. Since it is presented as "Tablets", the most common route of administration for tablets is oral (by mouth).
4. The label clearly states "Each tablet contains 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil".

Answer:

1. Truvada
2. emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
3. Oral
4. 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) per tablet.