Tenofovir Alafenamide Benefits & Uses

Tenofovir Alafenamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis B

Tenofovir Alafenamide 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: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 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: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 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 Alafenamide Side Effects

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

Moderate

Hypercholesterolaemia

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Weakness

Common

Tenofovir Alafenamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Tenofovir Alafenamide safe for pregnant women?

Tenofovir Alafenamide has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Tenofovir Alafenamide safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Tenofovir Alafenamide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Tenofovir Alafenamide will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tenofovir Alafenamide on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Tenofovir Alafenamide on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Tenofovir Alafenamide on the Liver?

Tenofovir Alafenamide is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Tenofovir Alafenamide on the Heart?

Tenofovir Alafenamide is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tenofovir Alafenamide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Capreomycin

Gentamicin

Moderate

Acyclovir

Etodolac

Ibuprofen

Kanamycin

Tenofovir Alafenamide Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Osteoporosis
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Tenofovir Alafenamide

Is this Tenofovir Alafenamide habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Tenofovir Alafenamide is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tenofovir Alafenamide. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tenofovir Alafenamide only on 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 Alafenamide for mental disorders.

No

Tenofovir Alafenamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tenofovir Alafenamide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tenofovir Alafenamide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenofovir Alafenamide

Consuming Tenofovir Alafenamide with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe