Forstavir Em Information

Forstavir Em is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Forstavir Em have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Forstavir Em is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Forstavir Em also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Dizziness. Normally, these side effects of Forstavir Em are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Forstavir Em is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Forstavir Em's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Forstavir Em is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions.

Besides this, Forstavir Em may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Forstavir Em, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Forstavir Em Benefits & Uses
Forstavir Em Dosage & How to Take
Forstavir Em Side Effects
Forstavir Em Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Forstavir Em with Other Drugs
Forstavir Em Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Forstavir Em
Forstavir Em Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Forstavir Em Benefits & Uses

Forstavir Em is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Forstavir Em Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Emtricitabine (600 mg), Tenofovir (300 mg), Efavirenz (200 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Emtricitabine (600 mg), Tenofovir (300 mg), Efavirenz (200 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Emtricitabine (600 mg), Tenofovir (300 mg), Efavirenz (200 mg)/Tablet

Forstavir Em Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Forstavir Em is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Diarrhoea
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Drowsiness
Rash
Insomnia

Forstavir Em Related Warnings

Is the use of Forstavir Em safe for pregnant women?

Forstavir EM should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Forstavir Em safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Forstavir EM. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Forstavir Em on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Forstavir EM on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Forstavir Em on the Liver?

Side effects of Forstavir EM on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Forstavir Em on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Forstavir EM on heart. So it is not known whether taking Forstavir EM will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Forstavir Em with Other Drugs

Forstavir Em should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Methotrexate

Forstavir Em Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Forstavir Em unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Forstavir Em

Is this Forstavir Em habit forming or addictive?

Forstavir Em is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Forstavir Em, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Forstavir Em can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Forstavir Em is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Forstavir Em in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Forstavir Em Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Forstavir Em

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Forstavir Em, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Forstavir Em

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Forstavir Em with alcohol will be.

Unknown