TENOFOVIR

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 Virus

Frequently 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: Oral

Precautions

  • 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 Breathing

Rare 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 Deficiency

Technical Classification

TENOFOVIR is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with TENOFOVIR as Ingredient

DINMEK 300MG/300MG TABLAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
EFFODAY 300MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
FORSTAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
FORSTAVIR EM TABEMTRICITABINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG, EFAVIRENZ
HEPDOZE 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300 MG
QVIR KIT TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
REATIX KIT KITTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
REVIRO 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300 MG
RICOVIR 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
RICOVIR EM 200MG/300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
RICOVIR L 300MG/300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
RIVOFONET TABTENOFOVIR
TAVIN 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
TAVIN EM TABEMTRICITABINE 245.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG
TAVIN L TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
TAVIN LN KITLAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 245.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG
TEEVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TELURA TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
TENFOCLEAR 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300 MG
TENOCRUZ 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300 MG
TENOF 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
TENOF EM TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TENOLAM AR TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
TENOLAM E TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
TENOLAM TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
TENTIDE 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300 MG
TENTIDE EM TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TENVIR 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300 MG
TENVIR EM TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TERAVIR 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
TOFOCOM 200MG/300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TOFODAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TRIODAY 300MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
TRUSTIVA 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TRUVADA 200MG/300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
VALTEN 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
VIRADAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
VIREAD 300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
VIRO 4 KIT KITLAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
VIROFOVIR 300MG/300MG TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
VIROTRENZ 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
VONADAY 300MG/300MG TABLAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
VONADAY TABEFAVIRENZ 600 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300 MG, TENOFOVIR 300 MG
VONAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG