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