Viread Information

Viread is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. HIV/AIDS are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Viread have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Viread. 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 Viread as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Viread are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Viread is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Viread related warnings talks about Viread's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Viread is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Viread have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Viread may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Viread is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Viread Benefits & Uses

Viread is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Other Benefits

Hepatitis B

Viread 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

Viread Related Warnings

Is the use of Viread safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Viread in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Viread safe during breastfeeding?

Viread has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Viread on the Kidneys?

Viread rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Viread on the Liver?

Viread has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Viread on the Heart?

Viread may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Viread with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adefovir

Amikacin

Moderate

Metformin

Viread Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Viread

Is this Viread habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Viread has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Viread as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Viread only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Viread is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Viread Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Viread

You can take Viread with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Viread

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

Severe