Tenof Em Bottle Of 30 Tablets

Tenof Em tablet is used to help treat HIV-1 infection in adults. It contains tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine. It works by blocking the virus from multiplying, helping reduce the amount of HIV in your body and protecting your immune system.

Although it does not cure HIV, taking it regularly as prescribed helps manage the infection and improves your health over time. You should take the medicine exactly as your doctor instructs you, usually once a day with food to minimise side effects. Swallow the tablet whole with water and try to take it at the same time every day.

Missing doses can reduce how well the medicine works and increase your risk of getting HIV if you're using it for prevention. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Never take two doses at once.

Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, rash, or feeling weak. Serious side effects are rare, but this medicine can affect your kidneys, liver, or bones; therefore, regular check-ups and blood tests are essential. If you feel unwell, experience bone pain, or exhibit signs of liver issues such as yellowing of the skin or dark urine, please notify your doctor immediately.

It is important not to take this medicine with others that contain similar ingredients (like lamivudine or didanosine) or drugs that harm the kidneys (like amphotericin B or vancomycin), as this can increase the risk of side effects. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while on this medication, as it may put more strain on your liver and kidneys. Inform your doctor about any other medications or supplements you're currently taking.

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor. Although this medicine can help prevent passing HIV to your baby, breastfeeding is not recommended as HIV can still be passed through breast milk. Also, this medicine is not for children under 12, and if you are over 65 or have existing health issues, your doctor may need to monitor you more closely.

Safe sex practices like using condoms are still important, as this medicine is not a complete substitute for prevention.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you miss any dose of Tenof Em tablet, take it as soon as you remember with food. However, if it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Tenofovir disoproxil works by blocking a virus enzyme that is needed for the virus to multiply. This helps reduce the amount of virus in your body and protects your immune system. It doesn’t cure HIV or hepatitis B, but it helps control them.
• Emtricitabine works by inhibiting an enzyme that the HIV virus requires to replicate. This helps lower the amount of virus in the body and supports the immune system. It does not cure HIV, but it helps manage it when taken regularly.

Directions for Use

• Tenof Em tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
• It should be taken with a meal to reduce its side effects.
• It is best to take it at a fixed time for optimal results, and you should not consume it more than prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Tenof Em tablet during pregnancy?

If you have taken Tenof Em tablet during your pregnancy, your doctor may request regular blood tests and other diagnostic tests to monitor the development of your child. In children whose mothers took NRTIs during pregnancy, the benefit from the protection against HIV outweighed the risk of side effects.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Tenof Em tablet while breastfeeding?

Do not breastfeed during treatment with Tenof Em tablet. This is because the active substances in this medicine pass into human breast milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended in women living with HIV because HIV infection can be passed on to the baby in breast milk.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Tenof Em tablet?

Tenof Em tablet can cause dizziness. If you feel dizzy while taking Tenof Em tablet, do not drive and do not use any tools or machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Tenof Em tablet?

Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You miss any doses of Tenof Em tablet, as this can reduce protection against HIV.
• You think you have been exposed to HIV or feel unwell.
• You have kidney, liver, or bone problems before or during treatment.
• You are over 65 or under 12 years old.
• You have taken any other medicines, especially those that may affect your kidneys.
• You should stop taking Truvada, especially if you have hepatitis B, as it may cause serious liver problems.
• You are not practising safer sex or using protection, as Tenof Em tablet alone may not prevent HIV.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to tenofovir disoproxil, emtricitabine or any other ingredients of Tenof Em tablet.

Side effects

Diarrhoea Vomiting Nausea Dizziness Headache Rash Feeling weak

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Do not take Tenof Em tablet with other medicines that contain emtricitabine, tenofovir, tenofovir alafenamide, or lamivudine.
• Do not take adefovir dipivoxil with Tenof Em tablet.
• Avoid using this medicine with didanosine, as it may cause serious side effects.
• Taking Tenof Em tablet with kidney-harming medicines (like cidofovir, aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, or vancomycin) can increase the risk of kidney problems.
• Avoid combining this medicine with certain HIV medicines like atazanavir unless your doctor adjusts the dose.
• Some hepatitis C medicines can increase the level of tenofovir in your body.
• Using multiple drugs that affect the kidneys can raise the risk of side effects.
• Certain medicines may increase the amount of Tenof Em tablet your body absorbs, so your doctor may need to monitor you closely.

Storage and disposal

• Store Tenof Em tablet in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can this medicine cure HIV?

No, it does not cure HIV, but it helps control the virus and reduces the risk of complications when taken regularly.

What if I experience bone pain or fractures?

Some people may have bone problems while taking this medicine. If you experience bone pain or suspect a broken bone, notify your doctor immediately.