It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tafovir. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tafovir is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tafovir is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Tafovir may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Tafovir should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tafovir may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tafovir is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tafovir may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Tafovir 300mg Tablet
Introduction
Tafovir is used to treat HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up y ... Show more
Uses of Tafovir
HIV infection
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Side effects of Tafovir
Common
Rash
Weakness
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
How to use Tafovir
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tafovir is to be taken with food.
How Tafovir works
Tafovir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
What if you forget to take Tafovir?
If you miss a dose of Tafovir, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Tafovir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
Tafovir may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, le ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
HIV-1 infection, Chronic hepatitis B
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Take consistently either always w/ or always w/o food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Chronic hepatitis B; HIV infection (Indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for treatment of HIV-1 infection)
Adult: 300 mg o ... Show more
Child Dose
HIV Infection
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>2 years: 8 mg/kg PO qDay; not to exceed 300 mg/day
Hepatitis B Infection
<12 yea ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis patients: 300 mg once every 7 days or after a cumulative total of 12 hr of dialysis.
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendat ... Show more
Contraindication
Tenofovir is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to Tenofovir or any component of the product.
Mode of Action
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, a diester prodrug of tenofovir, is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor. After oral absorption, tenofovir disop ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ hepatomegaly or other risk factors for liver disease. Renal impairment. Pregnancy. Patient Counselling This drug may cause dizziness, if af ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Asthenia (11%),Diarrhea (16%),Nausea (11%),Pain (12%)
1-10%
Anorexia,Depression,Myalgia,Peripheral neuropathy,Dyspepsia,Rash,Headache,Vomiti ... Show more
Interaction
Decreased atazanavir concentration with tenofovir unless also co-administered with ritonavir. Increased serum concentration of tenofovir or co-adminis ... Show more
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