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Q&A of Tenofovir
What is tenofovir used for?
Tenofovir is used along with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Tenofovir is also used to treat chronic (long term) HBV in adults and children 2 years of age and older weighing 22 pounds (10 kilograms) or more.
What is the major side effect of tenofovir?
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF) can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include a buildup of lactic acid in the blood (lactic acidosis), liver problems, and new or worsening kidney problems, including kidney failure.
How long should you take tenofovir?
Treatment for HIV is usually lifelong. Continue to take tenofovir regularly for as long as your doctor tells you to, even if you feel well. This is to keep your immune system healthy.
Does tenofovir weaken immune system?
Tenofovir can affect your immune system (even weeks or months after you've used this medicine).
Can I drink alcohol while taking tenofovir?
What should I avoid while taking tenofovir? Drinking alcohol may increase your risk of liver damage. Using this medicine will not prevent your disease from spreading. Do not have unprotected sex or share razors or toothbrushes.
What is tenofovir made of?
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is the fumarate salt of the prodrug tenofovir disoproxil. Tenofovir disoproxil is absorbed and converted to its active form, tenofovir, a nucleoside monophosphate (nucleotide) analog.
Diethyl (tosyloxy)methylphosphonate is an antiviral agent and a Tenofovir intermediate. Tenofovir is an acyclic phosphonate nucleotide analogue and reverse transcriptase inhibitor used as an anti-HIV agent.