Description
Composition Lamivudine (300mg) + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)
Primary Use HIV infection
Medicine Overview of Tenvir L Tablet
Uses of Tenvir L Tablet
Tenvir L Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
Tenvir L Tablet side effects
Common
Tiredness, Dizziness, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Weakness, Fever, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Cough, Depression.
How to use Tenvir L Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tenvir L Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Tenvir L Tablet works
Tenvir L Tablet is a combination of two anti-HIV medicines: Lamivudine and Tenofovir. They prevent HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.
Tenvir L Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Tenvir L Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Tenvir L Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Tenvir L Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Tenvir L Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tenvir L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tenvir L Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Tenvir L Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tenvir L Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
