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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Forstavir Em safe for pregnant women?

Forstavir EM has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Forstavir EM without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Forstavir Em safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Forstavir EM may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Forstavir EM should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

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

Information about safety of Forstavir EM for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

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

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Forstavir EM on the liver, information on safety of Forstavir EM for liver is unavailable.

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

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Forstavir EM on the heart, information on safety of Forstavir EM for the heart is unavailable.

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?

No, you will not get addicted to Forstavir Em.

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 Forstavir Em can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Forstavir Em 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 Forstavir Em for mental disorders.

No

Forstavir Em Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Forstavir Em

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Forstavir Em together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Forstavir Em

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Forstavir Em.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Forstavir Em

Viraday Tablet - ₹3710
Vonavir Tablet - ₹3900
Forstavir Tablet - ₹2380
Teevir Tablet - ₹3000
Forstavir EM Tablet - ₹1272
Tofoday Tablet - ₹4330
Trustiva Tablet - ₹3800
Virotrenz Tablet - ₹3900
Efavirenz + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet - ₹3200

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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Package Leaflet Information For The User [Internet]: Tenofovir disoproxil 245 mg film-coated tablets. Accord Healthcare Limited

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