Description
Tenvir-EM Tablet (Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300mg) belongs to a group of drugs called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause Aids It helps to control HIV disease so your immune system can work better. Tenvir-EM Tablet is not a cure for HIV/AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It may also be used to prevent HIV infection in some people at high risk. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with other HIV medicines.
Safety & Precautions
- Tenvir-EM Tablet medication is best taken with nourishment.
- Taking Tenvir-EM regularly at the right time greatly increases effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them.
- Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney disease or bone problems.
- While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood checks, liver function, and kidney function.
- Since this medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness, do not drive if you experience these symptoms.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
- Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes on the off chance that you are HIV positive.
- It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
- Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
SIDE EFFECTS
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Depression
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Weakness
- Allergic reaction
- Abnormal dreams
- Decreased phosphate level in blood
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Increased triglyceride level in blood
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss
- Increased transaminase level in blood
- Increased glucose level in the blood
- Elevated levels of serum amylase
- Increased lipase in the blood
- Elevated creatinine kinase
