| Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
te-NOE-fo-veer dye soe PROX il
Brand Name: Viread
Drug Class: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
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Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF), also known as Viread, is a type of medicine called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). NRTIs block reverse transcriptase, a protein that HIV needs to make more copies of itself.
| Tenofovir DF was approved by the FDA on October 26, 2001 for the treatment of HIV infection in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. This medicine does not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS and does not reduce the risk of passing the virus to other people.
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| Tenofovir DF comes in tablet form and may be taken with or without food.
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| The recommended dose of tenofovir DF is 300 mg once a day. Patients with decreased kidney function may need to take tenofovir DF less frequently. Some patients may benefit from different doses of tenofovir DF. Patients should always take tenofovir DF as prescribed by their doctors.
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| Individuals should tell a doctor about any medical problems before taking this medicine.
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| Along with its desired effects, tenofovir DF may cause some unwanted effects. Serious side effects of this medicine include liver or kidney failure and severe pancreas disease. Symptoms may include abdominal pain; decreased appetite; diarrhea; fast, shallow breathing; general feeling of discomfort; muscle pain or cramping; nausea; shortness of breath; sleepiness; unusual tiredness or weakness; and vomiting. Individuals should tell a doctor if they have symptoms of any of these side effects.
Other side effects may not be serious and may lessen or disappear with continued use of the medicine. Less serious side effects of this medicine include abdominal discomfort; diarrhea; dizziness; intestinal gas; headache; and rash. Individuals should tell a doctor if these side effects continue or are bothersome.
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Drug and Food Interactions
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| A doctor should be notified of any other medications being taken, including prescription, nonprescription (over-the-counter), or herbal medications.
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| Click here to search ClinicalTrials.gov for trials that use Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. |
| Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Gilead Sciences Inc
333 Lakeside Dr
Foster City, CA, 94404
(800) 445-3235
Viread
Gilead Sciences Inc
333 Lakeside Dr
Foster City, CA, 94404
(800) 445-3235
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