Tenvir
Tenvir Products are primarily used for
About Tenvir Products
Uses of Tenvir Products
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Tenvir Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tenvir are Diarrhea, Nausea, Rash, Weakness, Vomiting, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Increased transaminase level in blood, Decreased phosphate level in blood, Pain, Dizziness, Depression, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Fever, Itching.
How Tenvir Products work
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Patient Concerns about Tenvir Products
Frequently asked questions about Tenvir Products
Frequently asked questions about Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Q. Does Tenvir Tablet prevent passing of HIV-1 and HBV to others?
In case of HIV-1 infection, Tenvir Tablet may reduce the risk of passing the virus to others, but the chances of infecting others still persist. However, in case of HBV infection, Tenvir Tablet has not proven to reduce risk of transferring the virus to others. Therefore, the patients of both HIV-1 infection and HBV infection should practice safe sex and should not share dirty needles.
Q. Is Tenvir Tablet safe?
Tenvir Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. How should I take Tenvir Tablet?
You should take Tenvir Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Tenvir Tablet works best when taken with meals or just afterwards. However, taking it without food does not reduce its effectiveness. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.
Q. For how long do I need to take Tenvir Tablet for HBV infection?
Duration of treatment will depend on the severity of HBV infection. You will need to take periodic blood tests to keep a check on the viral load and number of T cells. Your doctor will then decide the duration of the medicine accordingly. In some cases, treatment is required life long.
Q. I vomited after taking Tenvir Tablet. What should I do?
Take another tablet of Tenvir Tablet if you vomit within 1 hour of taking it. If you vomit after more than an hour of taking Tenvir Tablet, then you need not take another tablet. Consult your doctor if you have vomiting every time you take Tenvir Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration.
Q. What should I do if I forget to take Tenvir Tablet?
If you forget to take Tenvir Tablet within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, you should take Tenvir Tablet with food as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Tenvir Tablet by more than 12 hours and it is almost time for the next dose, you should not take the missed dose and simply resume the usual dosing schedule.