TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 300 mg + EMTRICITABINE 200 mg (Tenvir EM) x 30 Tablets

Uses of TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 300 mg + EMTRICITABINE 200 mg

• Treats HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medicines
• Used for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in eligible individuals
• Helps reduce the HIV viral load
• Supports long-term HIV management
• Helps maintain immune-system function

Benefits of TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 300 mg + EMTRICITABINE 200 mg

• Combines two antiviral medicines in one tablet
• Helps suppress HIV replication
• May help increase or maintain CD4 cell counts
• Reduces the risk of acquiring HIV when used correctly as PrEP
• Provides convenient once-daily oral dosing

How Does TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE/EMTRICITABINE Work?

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine work by blocking the reverse transcriptase enzyme that HIV needs to copy its genetic material. By preventing the virus from producing new copies of itself, these medicines reduce the viral load, help protect the immune system, and lower the risk of acquiring HIV when used correctly for PrEP.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Skin rash
• Changes in kidney function

Precautions

• Use only as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
• Regular HIV testing is required when using this medicine for PrEP.
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bone problems, or a current or previous hepatitis B infection.
• Regular monitoring of kidney function, HIV viral load, and other laboratory results may be required.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines and supplements you are taking to help prevent drug interactions.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding before starting treatment.
• Take the medicine every day as prescribed and avoid missing doses to maintain its effectiveness.
• Do not stop the medicine without medical advice, especially if you have hepatitis B infection.