Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets)

Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets)

Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) is used in combination with other antiviral medications in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) is also used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection.

Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) belong to a class of antiretroviral drugs which are known as NRTI. NRTI stands for Nucleotide Analogue Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, which are essential in blocking a very crucial viral enzyme in HIV called, Reverse Transcriptase. This enzyme is also found in Hepatitis B virus. Thus, this drug becomes extremely essential as it is used in the treatment of two very life-threatening diseases, namely- AIDS and Hepatitis B. Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) is used for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B in adults over and above 12 years of age, and along with a cocktail of antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in patients 2 years of age and above. Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) are very effective weapons to combat these lethal scourges. Though, this drug should be used only after doctor’s prescription as it has considerable side-effects. Buy Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) online from Scorpion Healthcare and ease your pain.

How to Use Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets)

Take Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to. Take it at the same time every day by mouth, with or without food. The usual dose of this medicine is 1 tablet each day.

Do not miss a dose of this medicine. If you miss a dose of Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets), take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose of this medicine, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose of this medicine at your regular time.

If you are an adult and have kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to take this medicine less often. If you take too much this medicine, call your local poison control center or go right away to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) Side effects

The most common Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) side effects with an incidence greater than or equal to 10% are rash, diarrhea, headache, pain, depression, asthenia, and nausea.

Lactic acidosis (build-up of an acid in your blood) can happen in some people who take this medicine or similar medicines (nucleoside analog).  Lactic acidosis is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. It can be hard to identify early, because the symptoms could seem like symptoms of other health problems. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get the following symptoms which could be signs of lactic acidosis:

• feeling very weak or tired
• have unusual (not normal) muscle pain
• have trouble breathing
• have stomach pain with nausea (feel sick to your stomach), vomiting
• feel cold, especially in your arms and legs
• feel dizzy or lightheaded
• have a fast or irregular heartbeat

Severe liver problems can happen in people who take this medicine or similar medicines. In some cases these liver problems can lead to death. Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis) when you take this medicine. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of liver problems:

• your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice)
• dark "tea-colored" urine
• light-colored bowl movements (stools)
• loss of appetite for several days or longer
• nausea
• stomach pain

You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking this medicine or a similar medicine for a long time. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection may become worse (flare-up) if you take this medicine and then stop it. A "flare-up" is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before.

Do not let your medicine supply run out. Get a refill or talk to your healthcare provider before the medicine is all gone. Do not stop taking this medicine without first talking to your healthcare provider. If you stop taking this medicine, your healthcare provider will need to check your health often and do regular blood tests to check your HBV infection.

Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about taking an HIV test before starting treatment with this medicine for chronic hepatitis B. You should also get a test for HBV if you are taking this medicine for treatment of HIV.

New or worse kidney problems can happen in some people who take this medicine. If you have had kidney problems in the past or need to take another medicine that can cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do blood tests to check your kidneys during your treatment with this medicine.

Bone problems can happen in some people who take this medicine. Bone problems include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures).Your healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones.

Changes in body fat can happen in some people who take antiviral medicines. These changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck ("buffalo hump"), breast, and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms, and face may also happen. The cause and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known.

Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your doctor if you start having new symptoms after starting your HIV medicine.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of this medicine. For more information, ask your healthcare provider.

Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) Nursing Considerations

HIV-infected mothers should not breast-feed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of HIV. Tenofovir is secreted in human milk.

Due to the fact that the potential for HIV transmission exists as well as the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, mothers should be instructed not to breast-feed if they are taking Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets).

Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) During Pregnancy

Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets)has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy category B . There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets) should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant.

Warnings & Precautions When Using Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets)

Before you take Tenvir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg Tablets), tell your healthcare providers if you:

• have liver problems, including hepatitis B (HBV) infection
• have kidney problems
• have bone problems
• have any other medical conditions, including HIV infection

This medicine may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take such as vitamins and herbal supplements. This medicine may interact with other medicines. Do not take this medicine if you take:

• other medicines that contain tenofovir (Truvada, Atripla)
• adefovir (Hepsera)

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take the following medications, as the dose of these other medications may need to be changed:

• didanosine (Videx, Videx EC)
• atazanavir (Reyataz)
• lopinavir with ritonavir (Kaletra)

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider when you get a new medicine.

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