Emfovir Tablet

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Emfovir Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Emfovir Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Emfovir Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emfovir Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Emfovir

Emtricitabine(200mg)

Uses

Emtricitabine is used in combination with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults, children, and infants aged above 4 months.
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How it works

Emtricitabine 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.

Common side effects

Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Depression, Abnormal dreams, Rash
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate(300mg)

Uses

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

How it works

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.

Common side effects

Diarrhea, Nausea, Rash, Weakness, Vomiting, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Increased transaminase level in blood, Decreased phosphate level in blood, Decreased potassium level in blood, Pancreatic inflammation, Muscle weakness, Increased creatinine level in blood, Acute renal failure, Softening of bones, Lactic acidosis, Fatty liver disease, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Pain, Dizziness, Depression, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Fever, Itching, Interstitial nephritis, Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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Expert advice FOR Emfovir

  • In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
  • Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
  • Emtricitabine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
  • You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
  • During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.

Frequently asked questions FOR Emfovir

Emtricitabine

Q. What class is Emtricitabine?
Emtricitabine and tenofovir belongs to class of antiretroviral medicines
Q. What is emtricitabine and tenofovir?
Emtricitabine and tenofovir used for treatment of HIV infection
Q. What is Emtricitabine used for?
Emtricitabine is used in combination with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
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Q. How does Emtricitabine work?
Emtricitabine works by inhibiting the enzyme for DNA synthesis (nucleoside reverse transcriptase) thereby lowering the growth and decrease the amount of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in body
Q. Why Emtricitabine is called FTC?
FTC is the short form assigned to Emtricitabine for common referral term.

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Q. Does Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate prevent passing of HIV-1 and HBV to others?
In case of HIV-1 infection, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate may reduce the risk of passing the virus to others, but the chances of infecting others still persist. However, in case of HBV infection, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 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 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate safe?
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 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 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate?
You should take Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 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.
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Q. For how long do I need to take Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 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 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. What should I do?
Take another tablet of Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate if you vomit within 1 hour of taking it. If you vomit after more than an hour of taking Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, then you need not take another tablet. Consult your doctor if you have vomiting every time you take Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration.
Q. What should I do if I forget to take Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate?
If you forget to take Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, you should take Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with food as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 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.
Q. Can I breastfeed while receiving treatment with Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for chronic HBV infection?
No, you should not breastfeed your baby since small amounts of Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate pass into breast milk. Further, if your baby does not have HIV or HBV, there is a chance that the baby can get HIV or HBV through breastfeeding.

Content on this page was last updated on 02 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)