Description
Tenvir EM (300/200mg) tablet is a doctor prescribed complementary drug designed to help in the regulation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. With this formulation being manufactured by Cipla Ltd, it is not supposed to form a complete package of HIV Treatment. Emtricitabine 200m and Tenofovir doproxil fumarate 300m are both nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and each tablet comes with it. The active ingredients used here work by inhibiting the activities of reverse transcriptase which is very crucial in the replication of the disease and thus the viral load gets decreased and this means that chances of the body immune system getting to function normally increases.
Benefits
- Help regulates the multiplication of the HIV in the body.
- Helps in the maintenance of a healthier immune system.
- Decreases chances of complications and infections related to HIV.
- Increases the time it takes to progress into AIDS when taken regularly.
- Can be used in some cases as part of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
- Well-tolerated and effective when combined with other antiretroviral therapy.
- Reduces the viral load to undetectable levels when used regularly.
- Helps to increase the overall quality of life of the HIV infected patients.
Dosage
The usual dose is one tablet a day in any meal or taken with/without food, as recommended by the healthcare person. It is necessary, therefore, to adhere to the recommended schedule without any missed doses in order to get maximum efficiency.
Precautions
- Monitoring kidney function should be done regularly during the treatment.
- Let the doctor know if you have been diagnosed with past liver disease of the liver, including hepatitis B.
- Not to be used in individuals under 18 years without medical consultation.
- Beware that alcohol can lead to liver and kidney issues therefore one should avoid taking alcohol.
- Proceed with treatment exactly as prescribed even if symptoms are better.
- Do not share medication even if you have similar symptoms.
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you should inform your doctor.
- Provide full information regarding other medications you consume to avoid interactions.
Side Effects
- Trouble sleeping
- Headache
- Weight loss
- Rash
- Indigestion
