Tavin 300mg Tablet 30'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300 mg
Manufacturer
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
30 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONTAVIN contains tenofovir disoproxil fumarate which is an antiretroviral or antiviral medicine. It is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor, generally known as an NRTI and works by interfering with the normal working of enzymes (in HIV reverse transcriptase; in hepatitis B DNA polymerase) that are essential for the vir
Uses
to reproduce themselves. It is used with other antiviral medicines to manage Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in adults and children 2 years of age and older. HIV is the virus that causes the AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). It is also used to manage chronic hepatitis B virus infection [HBV]. Take this medicine at the same time every day. For adults, the usual dose of this medicine is one 300 mg tablet each day or as directed by physician. If you have kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to take TAVIN. It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking, tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems. Do not drive or operate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel dizzy. The common
How It Works
TAVIN may help to increase the number of CD4 (T) cells in your blood which help fight off other infections. Reducing the amount of HIV and increasing CD4 (T) cell count may improve your immune system. This may reduce the risk of death or infections that can happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections).
Directions for Use
The recommended dose of this medicine is one 300 mg tablet each day or as directed by physician. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water.
Side Effects
TAVIN manage in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the management of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older manage chronic hepatitis B, an infection with HBV (hepatitis B virus) HOW TAVIN WORKS TAVIN may help to increase the number of CD4 (T) cells in your blood which help fight off other infections. Reducing the amount of HIV and increasing CD4 (T) cell count may improve your immune system. This may reduce the risk of death or infections that can happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections). DIRECTIONS FOR USEThe recommended dose of this medicine is one 300 mg tablet each day or as directed by physician. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water. SIDE EFFECTS OF TAVINSERIOUS Severe liver problems such as jaundice, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored bowel movements (stools) and loss of appetite COMMON headache diarrhoea vomiting and nausea dizziness stomach pain rash joint pain (arthralgia) rash, itchiness feeling bloated
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTAVIN should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. BREASTFEEDINGTAVIN should be used with caution for breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel dizzy. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine. KIDNEYTAVIN should be taken with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice. LIVERTAVIN should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice. ALLERGYDo not take if you are allergic to the medicine. OTHERSBefore you take this medicine, tell your doctor if you have bone problems.
Drug Interactions
STalk to your doctor if you are taking: medicines used to manage bacterial infections including tuberculosis, containing rifabutin, rifampicin or rifapentine medicines used to manage the HIV, such as ritonavir or cobicistat boosted darunavir, lopinavir or atazanavir anticonvulsants used to manage epilepsy, such as carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital or phenytoin herbal remedies used to manage the depression and anxiety, containing St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) SYNOPSIS Drug : Tenofovir Pharmacological Category : Antihepadnaviral, Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor, Nucleotide (Anti-HBV) Therapeutic Indication : Manage chronic hepatitis B virus Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATIONStore below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.