Prescription Required
Tenofovir is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tenofovir is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Tenofovir safe for pregnant women?
Tenofovir is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Tenofovir safe during breastfeeding?
Tenofovir has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tenofovir on the Kidneys?
Tenofovir rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tenofovir on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Tenofovir on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Tenofovir on the Heart?
Tenofovir is rarely harmful for the heart.
Tenofovir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenofovir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tenofovir habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tenofovir has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Tenofovir should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tenofovir for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tenofovir
Taking Tenofovir with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenofovir
Taking Tenofovir with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1179
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 803-804
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Viread® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)