Tenofovir is the generic name of the tablet known commercially as Viread, used in the treatment of AIDS in adults, which acts to reduce the amount of the virus in the body and the patient's chances of developing opportunistic infections such as pneumonia or herpes.
Tenofovir, produced by United Medical Laboratories, is one of the components of the 3 in 1 AIDS remedy.
The use of Viread should only be done under medical prescription and always in combination with other antiretroviral medicines used to treat HIV-positive patients.
Indications for Tenofovir
Tenofovir is indicated for the treatment of AIDS in adults in combination with other AIDS medicines.
Tenofovir does not cure AIDS or reduce the risk of HIV transmission, so the patient should maintain some precautions such as using condoms on all intimate contacts, not using or sharing used needles and personal items that may contain blood as to shave.
How to use Tenofovir
The mode of use of Tenofovir consists of taking 1 tablet daily under medical supervision in combination with other medicines prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects of Tenofovir
Side effects of Tenofovir include redness and itching of the skin, headache, diarrhea, depression, weakness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, intestinal gas, kidney problems, lactic acidosis, inflammation of the pancreas and liver, belly pain, high volume of urine, thirst, muscle pain and weakness, and bone pain and weakness.
Contraindications of Tenofovir
Tenofovir is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to components of the formula and are taking Hepsera or other Tenofovir remedies in their composition.
However, during breast-feeding the use of Tenofovir should be avoided and the doctor should be consulted in case of pregnancy, kidney, bone, liver problems, including infection with the Hepatitis B virus and other medical conditions.
