Tenofovir is the generic name for the commercially known pill as Viread, which is used to treat AIDS in adults, which works by helping to reduce the amount of HIV virus in the body and the chances of the patient developing opportunistic infections such as pneumonia or herpes.
Tenofovir, produced by United Medical Laboratories, is one of the components of the drug 3 in 1 against AIDS.
- Viread should only be used with a prescription and always in combination with other antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV-positive patients.
Tenofovir is indicated for the treatment of AIDS in adults, in combination with other anti-AIDS drugs.
Tenofovir does not cure AIDS and does not reduce the risk of HIV transmission, so patients should follow certain precautions, such as using condoms in all intimate contacts, not using or sharing used needles, and personal items that may contain blood such as blades.
The method of using tenofovir is to take 1 tablet per day, under medical supervision, in combination with other AIDS medications, indicated by your doctor.
Side effects of tenofovir include redness and itching of the skin, headache, diarrhea, depression, weakness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, intestinal gases, kidney problems, lactic acidosis, inflammation of the pancreas and liver, abdominal pain, high volume of urine, thirst. , muscle pain and weakness, pain and weakness.
Tenofovir is counterinditive in patients who have hypersensitivity to the components of the formula and who take Hepsera or other medicines containing tenofovir in their composition.
However, during lactation, the use of tenofovir should be avoided and the doctor should be consulted in case of pregnancy, kidney problems, ossees or liver problems, including hepatitis B virus infection and other medical conditions.