Medicines based on Tenofovir Emtricitabine
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Information
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Benefits & Uses
- Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Dosage & How to Take
- Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Side Effects
- Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine with Other Drugs
- Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Tenofovir + Emtricitabine
- Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Benefits & Uses
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine 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) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is used -
Moderate
Mild
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Sinus inflammation
- Infection
- Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
- Insomnia
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine in pregnant women.
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Is the use of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine safe during breastfeeding?
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on kidney have been reported.
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What is the effect of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the liver have been reported.
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What is the effect of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine with Other Drugs
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenofovir + Emtricitabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Graves' Disease
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Graves' Disease
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Frequently asked Questions about Tenofovir + Emtricitabine
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Is this Tenofovir + Emtricitabine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tenofovir + Emtricitabine.
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Tenofovir + Emtricitabine
Taking Tenofovir + Emtricitabine with food does not cause any problems.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Tenofovir + Emtricitabine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tenofovir + Emtricitabine as it can have severe side effects.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Viread® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Emtriva®(emtricitabine)
