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Empower women to help protect themselves from HIV. Inform them of all their options, including TRUVADA FOR PrEP(R)
 
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  Did you know that 1 in every 5 new HIV diagnoses is in a woman?1  
 
  TRUVADA FOR PrEP is approved to significantly reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in individuals at risk, in combination with safer sex practices.2,3  
 
  INDICATION  
 
  TRUVADA FOR PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is indicated to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV‑1 in adults and adolescents (≥35 kg) who are at risk for HIV, when used in combination with safer sex practices. HIV-negative status must be confirmed immediately prior to initiation  
 
 
If clinical symptoms of acute HIV‑1 infection are present and recent exposures (<1 month) are suspected, delay initiation for at least 1 month until HIV-negative status is reconfirmed. Alternatively, confirm HIV-negative status with a test cleared by the FDA to aid in the diagnosis of acute HIV‑1 infection
 
 
  Individuals at risk for sexually acquired HIV‑1 may include those:  
 
 
With HIV‑1 infected partner(s), or
 
Who engage in sexual activity in a high prevalence area or social network and have additional risk factors, such as: inconsistent or no condom use, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), exchange of sex for commodities, use of illicit drugs or alcohol dependence, incarceration, or sexual partners of unknown HIV status with any of these risk factors
 
 
  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
 
  BOXED WARNING: RISK OF DRUG RESISTANCE WITH USE OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP IN UNDIAGNOSED EARLY HIV‑1 INFECTION and POST TREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B  
 
 
TRUVADA FOR PrEP must only be prescribed to individuals confirmed to be HIV-negative immediately prior to initiation and at least every 3 months during use. Drug-resistant HIV‑1 variants have been identified with use of TRUVADA FOR PrEP following undetected acute HIV‑1 infection. Do not initiate if signs or symptoms of acute HIV‑1 infection are present unless HIV-negative status is confirmed
 
Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in HBV-infected patients who discontinued TRUVADA. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients with HBV after discontinuing TRUVADA. If appropriate, initiation of anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted
 
 
  Please see additional Important Safety Information below or click to view full Prescribing Information for TRUVADA FOR PrEP, including BOXED WARNING.  
 
  For some women, HIV risk factors are out of their control4-7  
 
 
Where a woman lives—or her
partner's HIV risk factors—can
impact her risk for HIV4-6
HIV risk for many women
can be associated with a
steady male partner7
 
 
   
  Help protect appropriate patients with TRUVADA FOR PrEP, one tablet taken each day.
Approved to significantly reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in individuals at risk, as part of a comprehensive prevention plan. HIV-1–negative status must be confirmed immediately prior to initiating TRUVADA FOR PrEP and at least every 3 months thereafter2,3
 
   
 
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  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (cont'd)  
 
  Contraindications  
 
 
TRUVADA FOR PrEP is contraindicated in individuals with unknown or positive HIV status
 
 
  Warnings and precautions: Comprehensive risk reduction strategies  
 
 
Reduce HIV-1 risk: TRUVADA FOR PrEP is not always effective in preventing HIV-1. Use only as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy that includes safer sex practices, regular testing for HIV-1 and other STIs, and counseling on reducing sexual risk behaviors
 
Reduce potential for drug resistance: TRUVADA FOR PrEP should only be used in individuals confirmed to be HIV-negative immediately prior to initiation, at least every 3 months while taking TRUVADA, and upon an STI diagnosis. HIV-1 resistance substitutions may emerge in individuals with undetected HIV-1 infection who are taking only TRUVADA. TRUVADA alone is not a complete regimen for treating HIV-1
 
 
HIV antibody tests may not detect acute HIV infection. If recent exposures are suspected or symptoms of acute HIV infection are present (e.g., fever, fatigue, myalgia, skin rash), delay initiating (≥1 month) or discontinue use and confirm HIV-negative status with a test approved by the FDA for the diagnosis of acute HIV infection
 
 
If a screening test indicates possible HIV-1 infection, convert the HIV-1 PrEP regimen to an HIV treatment regimen until HIV-negative status is confirmed
 
Counsel on adherence: Counsel individuals to strictly adhere to their dosing schedule, as efficacy is strongly correlated with adherence. Some individuals, such as adolescents, may benefit from more frequent visits and counseling
 
 
 
  Warnings and precautions  
 
 
New onset or worsening renal impairment: Cases of acute renal impairment and Fanconi syndrome have been reported with the use of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). TRUVADA is not recommended in individuals with estimated creatinine clearance (CrCl) <60 mL/min. Avoid concurrent or recent use with a nephrotoxic agent. Acute renal failure has been reported after initiation of high dose or multiple NSAIDs in patients at risk for renal dysfunction; consider alternatives to NSAIDs in these patients. Monitor renal function in all patients – See Dosage and Administration section
 
Bone effects: Decreases in bone mineral density (BMD) and mineralization defects, including osteomalacia associated with proximal renal tubulopathy, have been reported with the use of TDF. Consider monitoring BMD in patients with a history of pathologic fracture or risk factors for bone loss
 
Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis: Fatal cases have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs, including TRUVADA. Discontinue use if clinical or laboratory findings suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity develop, including hepatomegaly and steatosis in the absence of marked transaminase elevations
 
Drug interactions: See Drug Interactions section. Consider the potential for drug interactions prior to and during use of TRUVADA and monitor for adverse reactions
 
 
  Adverse reactions  
 
 
Common adverse reactions (>2% and more frequently than placebo) of TRUVADA FOR PrEP in clinical trials were headache, abdominal pain, and weight loss
 
 
  Drug interactions  
 
 
Prescribing information: Consult the full Prescribing Information for TRUVADA for more information, warnings, and potentially significant drug interactions, including clinical comments
 
Hepatitis C antivirals: Coadministration with ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, or sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir increases TDF exposure; monitor for adverse reactions
 
Drugs affecting renal function: Coadministration of TRUVADA with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase concentrations of emtricitabine and/or tenofovir
 
 
  Pregnancy and lactation  
 
 
Pregnancy: An Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) has been established. Available data from observational studies and the APR show no increase in the rate of major birth defects for TRUVADA compared with a US reference population. Consider HIV prevention methods, including TRUVADA FOR PrEP in women due to the potential increased risk of HIV-1 infection during pregnancy and mother to child transmission during acute HIV-1 infection
 
Lactation: Emtricitabine and tenofovir have been detected in human milk. Evaluate the benefits and risks of TRUVADA FOR PrEP in breastfeeding women, including the risk of HIV-1 acquisition due to nonadherence, and subsequent mother to child transmission. Health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with potential adverse effects of TRUVADA on the child, which are unknown
 
 
 
  Dosage and administration  
 
 
Dosage: One tablet once daily with or without food
 
HIV screening: Test for HIV-1 infection prior to initiating and at least every 3 months during treatment
 
HBV screening: Test for HBV infection prior to or when initiating treatment
 
Renal impairment and monitoring: Not recommended in individuals with CrCl <60 mL/min. In all patients, assess serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein on a clinically appropriate schedule. In patients with chronic kidney disease, also assess serum phosphorus
 
 
  For more information about TRUVADA FOR PrEP, please see full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING.  
 
   
  You may only have one chance to have an
open conversation about HIV risk
 
   
 
  Help protect your patients from HIV with TRUVADA FOR PrEP, one tablet taken each day—as part of a comprehensive prevention plan2  
 
  HIV-1–negative status must be confirmed immediately prior to initiating TRUVADA FOR PrEP and at least every 3 months thereafter.  
 
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Learn more about the patients at risk for HIV and how you can help protect
them with TRUVADA FOR PrEP at TRUVADAHCP.com
 
 
 
Advancing Access
 
 
 
* For eligible commercially insured patients only. See full terms and conditions at GileadAdvancingAccess.com/hcp/financial-assistance/copay-support.
 
 
  TRUVADA FOR PrEP has a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). For further information, click here.  
 
  References: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HIV Surveillance Report, 2017; vol 29. https‍://www‍.cdc.gov‍/hiv/pdf/‍library/reports/surveillance/cdc‍-hiv-surveillance-report-20‍17-vol-29.‍pdf. Published November 2018. Accessed February 2‍6, 201‍9. 2. TRUVADA [package insert]. Foster City, CA: Gilead Sciences, Inc.; 2018. 3. Baeten JM, Donnell D, Ndase P, et al. Antiretroviral prophylaxis for HIV prevention in heterosexual men and women. N Engl J Med. 2012;367(5):399-410. 4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HIV in the United States by region. https‍://www‍.cdc.gov‍/hiv/statistics‍/overview/geographicdistribution.html. Updated November 27, 2018. Accessed February 2‍6, 20‍19. 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection in the United States—2017 Update: A Clinical Practice Guideline. http‍://www‍.cdc.‍gov/hiv/‍pdf/risk/prep/cdc-‍hiv-prep-‍guidelines-2017.pdf. Published Mar‍ch 20‍18. Accessed February 2‍6, 201‍9. 6. Chen YH, Raymond HF, McFarland W, Truong HM. HIV risk behaviors in heterosexual partnerships: female knowledge and male behavior. AIDS Behav. 2010;14(1):87-91. 7. McMahon JM, Myers JE, Kurth AE, et al. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for prevention of HIV in serodiscordant heterosexual couples in the United States: opportunities and challenges. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2014;28(9):462-474.  
 
  TRUVADA (emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) tablets for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)