Timeovir
Timeovir Products are primarily used for
About Timeovir Products
Uses of Timeovir Products
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Timeovir Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Timeovir 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 Timeovir 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 Timeovir Products
Frequently asked questions about Timeovir Products
Frequently asked questions about Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Q. Does Timeovir 300 Tablet prevent passing of HIV-1 and HBV to others?
In case of HIV-1 infection, Timeovir 300 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, Timeovir 300 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 Timeovir 300 Tablet safe?
Timeovir 300 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 Timeovir 300 Tablet?
You should take Timeovir 300 Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Timeovir 300 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 Timeovir 300 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 Timeovir 300 Tablet. What should I do?
Take another tablet of Timeovir 300 Tablet if you vomit within 1 hour of taking it. If you vomit after more than an hour of taking Timeovir 300 Tablet, then you need not take another tablet. Consult your doctor if you have vomiting every time you take Timeovir 300 Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration.
Q. What should I do if I forget to take Timeovir 300 Tablet?
If you forget to take Timeovir 300 Tablet within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, you should take Timeovir 300 Tablet with food as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Timeovir 300 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.