Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Oral - Tenofovir - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Oral
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Medicinal Applications

• Tenofovir is used in combination with other medications to treat HIV infection, especially HIV that may appear to be developing resistance to other medications.
• It works by affecting the enzyme needed by HIV to spread to other cells of the body.
• Tenofovir is not a cure for HIV and does not prevent the passing of HIV to others.
• This medication contains tenofovir.
• The use of lamivudine, abacavir, and tenofovir in combination may not be effective in treating HIV infection.
• If you are currently taking all three of these drugs, your doctor or pharmacist should carefully review your treatment plan.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gas may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Promptly tell your doctor if any of these side effects occur.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually once daily with a meal; or take as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Tenofovir may be prescribed along with other HIV medications.
• If you are also prescribed didanosine, take your tenofovir 2 hours before or 1 hour after your didanosine to decrease your risk of drug interactions.
• It is very important to continue taking this medication and other anti-HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not skip any doses.
• Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed or stop taking it (or other HIV-related medicine) even for a brief time unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• Skipping doses or changing your dose without approval may cause the amount of virus to increase, may make the virus more difficult to treat, or may cause side effects to worsen.

Read Before Using Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Warning

• Rarely, this medication may cause severe (sometimes fatal) liver and blood disorders (for example, lactic acidosis, hepatomegaly) when used alone or with other HIV medications.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you develop yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, rapid/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness, or muscle aches.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.