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Tenvir EM Tablet

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Uses of Tenvir Em Tablet

  • HIV infection
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Introduction to Tenvir Em Tablet

Tenvir EM tablet contains the active ingredient Emtricitabine/ tenofovir alafenamide. It is a combination of antiretroviral medication. Emtricitabine belongs to the class of medication called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), and tenofovir alafenamide belongs to the class called nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI). It is used in combination with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and who weigh at least 35kg. They work by slowing the spread of HIV in the body.

Do not take Tenvir EM tablet if you are allergic to Emtricitabine/ tenofovir alafenamide or any of the other ingredients. Get tested for HIV infection regularly while using this medicine. Do not miss any doses of this medicine or stop taking it. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV infection.  This medicine does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Inform your physician if you have liver problems or suffer from liver disease, including hepatitis, kidney problems, and bone problems. Do not give this medicine to children aged 11 years or under.

Therapeutic Effects of Tenvir Em Tablet

Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide are nucleoside/nucleotide analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors, exhibiting their antiviral effect by competing with natural substrates and incorporating them into viral DNA, resulting in the termination of the DNA chain.

Interaction of Tenvir Em Tablet with other drugs

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Tenvir EM tablet and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Tenvir Em Tablet

  • Store Tenvir EM tablet below 30°C
  • Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
  • Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets
  • If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

How to consume Tenvir Em Tablet

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Tenvir EM tablet based on the disease condition and other factors such as body weight and age. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. If you have difficulty in swallowing the tablet whole, you can split it in half after consulting with your doctor.

Safety Advices for Tenvir Em Tablet

 

Pregnancy

There is limited information on the use of  Tenvir EM tablet during pregnancy. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant during the treatment.

 

Breast Feeding

Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Tenvir EM tablet because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.

 

Lungs

It is unknown whether Tenvir EM tablet is safe to be administer in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the therapy

 

Liver

Tenvir EM tablet should be cautiously administered in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary. However, inform your physician if you have any liver diseases before initating the therapy.

 

Alcohol

It is unsafe to drink alcohol while taking Tenvir EM tablet. It may reduce the effectiveness of the drug and can cause toxic side effects.

 

Driving

Tenvir EM tablet can cause dizziness. It is recommended to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery during the treatment.

Side Effects of Tenvir Em Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

  • Hepatitis B reactivation
  • Increased risk of fracture
  • Acute renal failure

Common 

  • Nausea, vomiting
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