Tenofovir Benefits & Uses

Tenofovir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Other Benefits

Hepatitis B

Tenofovir 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
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tenofovir Side Effects

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

Moderate

Depression

Mild

Fatigue
Weakness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Sinus inflammation
Infection
Back Pain
Insomnia

Tenofovir Related Warnings

Is the use of Tenofovir safe for pregnant women?

Tenofovir is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Tenofovir safe during breastfeeding?

Tenofovir has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Tenofovir on the Kidneys?

Tenofovir rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tenofovir on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Tenofovir on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Tenofovir on the Heart?

Tenofovir is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tenofovir with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adefovir

Amikacin

Moderate

Metformin

Tenofovir Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Tenofovir

Is this Tenofovir habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tenofovir has not been reported.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Tenofovir can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tenofovir should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Tenofovir for mental disorders.

No

Tenofovir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tenofovir

Taking Tenofovir with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenofovir

Taking Tenofovir with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe