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Overview
TENOFOVIR is a Schedule H drug.Tenofovir is used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection, a viral infection of the liver. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of the virus. Chronic hepatitis infection can lead to serious liver damage (cirrhosis) and liver cancer. This medication is a class of antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV infection in combination with other medicines, and chronic hepatitis B in adults. Tenofovir is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Tenofovir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Usage
TENOFOVIR is generally used to treat: Hepatitis B, AIDS, Human Immunodeficiency VirusFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
- Some forms of tenofovir should be taken with food. Carefully follow all instructions on your medicine label.
- Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage.
- Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver problems, including HBV infection, bone problems or kidney problems, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
- It does not stop the spread of HIV or HBV to others through blood or sexual contact.
- Before taking tenofovir alafenamide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
- During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Common Side-Effects
TENOFOVIR : Chest Pain, Cough, Fever, Chills, Difficulty BreathingRare Side-Effects
TENOFOVIR : Abdomen Pain, Decreased Appetite, Loose Motion, Shortness Of Breath, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)Disease Interactions
TENOFOVIR can interfere with: Alcoholism, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Osteoporosis, Vitamin D DeficiencyTechnical Classification
TENOFOVIR is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with TENOFOVIR as Ingredient
DINMEK 300MG/300MG TAB | LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
EFFODAY 300MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
FORSTAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
FORSTAVIR EM TAB | EMTRICITABINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG, EFAVIRENZ |
HEPDOZE 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300 MG |
QVIR KIT TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG |
REATIX KIT KIT | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG |
REVIRO 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300 MG |
RICOVIR 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
RICOVIR EM 200MG/300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
RICOVIR L 300MG/300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG |
RIVOFONET TAB | TENOFOVIR |
TAVIN 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
TAVIN EM TAB | EMTRICITABINE 245.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG |
TAVIN L TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG |
TAVIN LN KIT | LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 245.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG |
TEEVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TELURA TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG |
TENFOCLEAR 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300 MG |
TENOCRUZ 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300 MG |
TENOF 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
TENOF EM TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TENOLAM AR TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG |
TENOLAM E TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
TENOLAM TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG |
TENTIDE 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300 MG |
TENTIDE EM TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TENVIR 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300 MG |
TENVIR EM TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TERAVIR 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
TOFOCOM 200MG/300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TOFODAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TRIODAY 300MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG |
TRUSTIVA 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TRUVADA 200MG/300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
VALTEN 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
VIRADAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
VIREAD 300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
VIRO 4 KIT KIT | LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG |
VIROFOVIR 300MG/300MG TAB | TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG |
VIROTRENZ 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
VONADAY 300MG/300MG TAB | LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
VONADAY TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300 MG, TENOFOVIR 300 MG |
VONAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |