Treatment of TDF 300mg with Samhep Tablets

Samhep TDF 300mg Tablet

Active substance: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate.

Class: Antiretroviral or antiviral medicine.

Indications:

• Treatment of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection.
• Treatment of HBV (hepatitis B virus) infection.

Mechanism of action:

• Inhibits the enzymes (HIV reverse transcriptase; hepatitis B DNA polymerase) important for virus replication.
• Decreases the viral load of HIV in the blood.
• Increases the number of CD4 (T) cells, enabling the immune system to fight other infections.

Dosage and administration:

• Available as film-coated tablets in a dose of 300mg.
• The usual recommended dosage is one tablet every day, with or without food.
• Dosage and administration frequency are chosen by the physician based on the medical condition.

Contraindications:

• Do not consume if you have experienced hypersensitivity reactions to Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or any of its ingredients.
• Not suitable for patients over 65 years of age.
• Not suitable for adolescents with existing kidney problems.
• Inform your doctor if you have lactose intolerance.

Precautions:

• Periodic monitoring of blood counts, bone mineral density, liver and kidney parameters is required.
• Report to your doctor if you have had a history of heart failure, pancreatitis, bone disease (osteonecrosis), fractures, liver (chronic hepatitis B or C), or kidney problems.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: consult your doctor.
• Driving: avoid driving and operating machinery during treatment.
• Alcohol: do not consume alcohol while taking the medication.

Side effects:

• Serious: pancreas problems, kidney damage, deep, rapid breathing, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, infection, lactic acidosis.
• Common: headache, stomach pain, tiredness, bloating, low phosphate levels in the blood, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, weakness.

FAQs:

1. Can you consume alcohol while on treatment with Samhep TDF 300mg tablet?
   • Consuming alcohol while on this treatment adds to the risk of liver injury.
2. What are the required laboratory parameters before starting Samhep TDF 300mg tablet?
   • If you are an adolescent or adult of childbearing potential, your healthcare provider will perform a pregnancy test. Other prominent tests include HBV infection, estimated creatinine clearance, serum creatinine, urine glucose, and urine protein.
3. How do you know if you are hypersensitive to Samhep TDF 300mg tablet?
   • Watch out for symptoms like severe rash, rash accompanied by fever, muscle pain, extreme tiredness, facial edema, breathing difficulty, blisters, and peeling of the skin, and reach out to your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any of these symptoms.
4. What are the symptoms of lactic acidosis?
   • Unusual weakness, tiredness, muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness, irregular heartbeat, and feeling cold in your arms and legs.
5. Can I dissolve the Samhep TDF 300mg tablet and drink it instead of swallowing it?
   • No, you should not dissolve the Samhep TDF 300mg tablet and drink the solution. This medicine was designed to be swallowed whole with water.

Storage:

• Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
• Keep away from moisture, heat, and light.
• Do not freeze the medicine.
• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

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