Tentide Em Information

Tentide Em is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Tentide Em have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Tentide Em depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tentide Em as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Tentide Em normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Tentide Em's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tentide Em related warnings talks about Tentide Em's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Tentide Em is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tentide Em are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Tentide Em with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tentide Em is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Tentide Em Benefits & Uses
Tentide Em Dosage & How to Take
Tentide Em Side Effects
Tentide Em Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tentide Em with Other Drugs
Tentide Em Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tentide Em
Tentide Em Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tentide Em Benefits & Uses

Tentide Em is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Tentide 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: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg emtricitabine and 25 mg tenofovir
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 100 mg emtricitabine and 150 mg tenofovir, patients having weight between 17 to 22 kg should take
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg emtricitabine and 25 mg tenofovir
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg emtricitabine and 25 mg tenofovir

Tentide Em Related Warnings

Is the use of Tentide Em safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Tentide EM safely.
Is the use of Tentide Em safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Tentide EM on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Tentide Em on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Tentide EM on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tentide Em on the Liver?

Tentide EM is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Tentide Em on the Heart?

Side effects of Tentide EM rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Tentide Em with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adefovir

Amikacin

Moderate

Metformin

Tentide Em Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Tentide Em

Is this Tentide Em habit forming or addictive?

Tentide Em is not addictive in nature.

Tentide Em Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tentide Em

Taking Tentide Em with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tentide Em

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tentide Em as it can have severe side effects.

See all substitutes for Tentide Em

Tafmune EM Tablet - ₹1766
Tenvir EM Tablet - ₹2420
Tofocom Tablet - ₹1971
Ricovir EM Tablet - ₹2050
Tavin EM Tablet - ₹2000
Tenof EM Tablet - ₹1540
Tentide EM Tablet - ₹2000
Truvada Tablet - ₹2510
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet - ₹3900
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet - ₹3900

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Emtriva®(emtricitabine)

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Viread® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

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