Tenofovir

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Storage: Store at room temperature


Tenofovir Information



Tenofovir Benefits & Uses

Tenofovir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Mild

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

Moderate



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 -



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


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)



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