Tenof 300mg Tablet: Effective Treatment for Hepatic Infections

Tenof 300mg Tablet

Description

• Active substance: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate.
• Class: Antiretroviral or antiviral medicine.
• Treatment: HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and HBV (hepatitis B virus) infections.
• Mechanism of action: Inhibits the enzymes (HIV reverse transcriptase; hepatitis B DNA polymerase) important for virus replication.
• Suitable for: Adults and adolescents aged from 12 to 18 years.

Contraindications

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

Warnings

• 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.
• Breastfeeding is not recommended due to the potential transmission of HIV.
• Use effective contraception to avoid transmission of HIV infection.

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.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.
• It is unsafe to breastfeed if you are with HIV infection.

Interaction with other drugs

• Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment.

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.

Side effects

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

FAQ

1. Can you consume alcohol while on treatment with Tenof 300mg tablet?

   • Tenof 300mg tablet is associated with a higher risk of liver damage and impairment. Consuming alcohol while on this treatment adds to the risk of liver injury.

2. What are the required laboratory parameters before starting Tenof 300mg tablet?

   • If you are an adolescent or adult of childbearing potential, your healthcare provider will perform a pregnancy test before prescribing this treatment. 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 Tenof 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, are the most prominent symptoms of lactic acidosis.

5. Can I dissolve the Tenof 300mg tablet and drink it instead of swallowing it?

   • No, you should not dissolve the Tenof 300mg tablet and drink the solution. This medicine was designed to be swallowed whole with water. It's mandatory to follow the instructions provided by your healthcare provider to avoid the side effects of the medicine.

Fact box

• Molecule name: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate.
• Therapeutic class: Antiretrovirals.
• Pharmacological class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
• Indications:
  • HIV Infection
  • Hepatitis B Infection

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