Tenofovir

Tenofovir is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Tenofovir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Tenofovir is also used to treat chronic hepatitis B.

Introduction

Generic name: Tenofovir

Dosage forms: oral powder (40 mg/g); oral tablet (150 mg; 200 mg; 25 mg; 250 mg; 300 mg)

Drug class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)

Storage : Store below 30°C

Uses

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Directions for use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tenvir Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works

Tenvir Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Side effects

Tenofovir may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or unusual bleeding

  • Kidney problems-little or no urination, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath

  • Liver problems-swelling around your midsection, upper stomach pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Tenofovir can affect your immune system (even weeks or months after you’ve used this medicine). Tell your doctor if you have:

  • Signs of a new infection-fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cold sores, cough, wheezing, diarrhea, weight loss

  • Trouble speaking or swallowing, problems with balance or eye movement, weakness or prickly feeling or

  • Swelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroid), menstrual changes, impotence.

Common side effects of tenofovir may include:

  • Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

  • Fever, pain

  • Weakness, dizziness

  • Headache

  • Depressed mood

  • Itching, rash

  • Sleep problems (insomnia).

Warnings

If you’ve had hepatitis B, it may come back or get worse after you stop using tenofovir. You may need liver function tests for several months.

Do not change your dose or stop using a medicine without your doctor’s advice.

What drugs will affect tenofovir?

  • Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

  • Tenofovir can harm your kidneys, especially if you also use certain medicines for infections, cancer, osteoporosis, organ transplant rejection, high blood pressure, or pain or arthritis (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).

  • Many drugs can affect tenofovir. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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