Tenofovir Disoproxil

Therapeutic Group

Anti-virals For Systemic Use

Indication Dosage

Tenofovir disoproxil is a medication used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It helps to slow down the virus's growth in the body and keeps the immune system stronger. This medicine is also used to reduce the risk of HIV infection in certain high-risk individuals when taken as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Hiv Infection In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Drugs, Chronic Hepatitis B Infection With Compensated Liver Disease (with Evidence Of Viral Replication, And Histologically Documented Active Liver Inflammation Or Fibrosis), Chronic Hepatitis B Infection With Decompensated Liver Disease: 

  • Adult: 245 Mg Once Daily

Content

  • Tab 300mg: Tenofovir Disoproxil (as Fumarate) 300mg

Pregnancy

Caution Advised, Avoid

Stability

  • Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Caution Advised, Avoid

Side Effects

  • Hypophosphataemia
  • Reduced Bonedensity
  • Hyperphosphataemia
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Raised Alt Fatigue
  • Pancreatitis
  • Rash
  • Renal Abnormalities Lactic Acidosis
  • Gi Disturbance.
  • Rare: Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
  • Proximal Renal Tubulopathy
  • Renal Failure

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