Tenof 300mg Tablet

Tenof Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and HBV (hepatitis B virus) infections. It contains tenofovir as its active ingredient. This medicine prevents viral replication, thereby decreasing viral load in the blood.

Take this medicine with food and water. You may experience side effects such as nausea, vomiting, gastric upset, headache, dizziness, and abdominal pain, as well as decreased electrolyte levels, with the use of this medicine. Please let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, bone, or low immunity.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Tenofovir blocks important enzymes of HIV and Hepatitis B virus, that is needed for development and growth. Thus it interferes with viral multiplication. It decreases the amount of virus in the blood (called viral load) and may help to increase the number of T cells (responsible for the immunity).

Directions for Use

• Take medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water, at a fixed time.
• Do not break, crush or chew the medicine.
• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
• This medicine must be taken with food.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Tenof Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information regarding the safety of the Tenof Tablet in pregnant women. Hence it is advisable to consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take a Tenof Tablet while breastfeeding?

There is limited information regarding the safety of the Tenof Tablet in lactating mothers. Hence it is advisable to consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding your baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Tenof Tablets?

Tenof Tablet may cause dizziness, headache, tiredness or muscle weakness. So, if you experience any of these side effects, avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Tenof Tablets?

Alcohol can increases the side effect of Tenof Tablet such as dizziness, liver damage, headache. Thus, you should avoid alcohol while on this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are suffering from a Hepatitis B virus infection.
• You have a liver-related disorder.
• You have kidney-related disorders.
• You have bone-related issues.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to tenofovir or any other ingredient of Tenof Tablet.

Side effects

• Rash
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Dizziness
• Vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Tenof Tablet works, or the Tenof Tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder.

Storage and disposal

• Store at a temperature below 30°C.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
• Tightly close the bottle.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I am suffering from Tuberculosis and HIV-1 virus infection so can I take Tenof Tablet?

• Always inform your doctor about all your medical conditions and medicines which you are taking currently.
• Some medicine might alter the effectiveness of the Tenof Tablet or the Tenof Tablet may alter the effectiveness of other medicines, so always consult your doctor.