Description :
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) is an antiviral medication used in the management of HIV infection and chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It belongs to the class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Tenofovir works by blocking the replication of viruses in the body, helping to reduce viral load, improve immune function, and prevent complications such as liver damage in hepatitis B.
🔥 Key Benefits / Uses:
Used in the treatment of HIV infection (in combination with other antiretroviral drugs).
Effective for chronic Hepatitis B management.
Helps reduce viral load in the blood.
Improves CD4 cell count in HIV patients.
Prevents HIV transmission when used as part of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).
đź“Ś Dosage / How to Use:
Adults: 300mg once daily, with or without food (as prescribed).
Must be used in combination with other HIV medicines for effective treatment.
For Hepatitis B, treatment duration and dose should be determined by a doctor.
Take consistently at the same time each day for best results.
⚠️ Side Effects:
Common: Nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain.
Serious but rare: Kidney problems, bone weakness (osteopenia/osteoporosis), lactic acidosis.
Report any severe fatigue, shortness of breath, or persistent bone pain to a doctor immediately.
