TENOF EM – Tenofovir Disoproxil & Emtricitabine 300 Mg/200 Mg

Description

Uses

Emtricitabine is used in the treatment of HIV infection
How it works

Emtricitabine belongs to class of medication called antiretroviral medicines. It works by inhibiting the enzyme needed for DNA synthesis (nucleoside reverse transcriptase) thereby lowering the growth and decrease the amount of HIV in body.
Common side effects

Nausea, Liver enzyme increased, Abdominal pain, Abnormal dreams, Hormone imbalance, Allergic reaction, Slow growth in children and teenagers, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Eye swelling, Lip swelling, Headache, Increased glucose level in blood, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Increased creatine kinase level in blood, Indigestion, Insomnia, Rash, Itching, Vomiting, Pain, Weakness
Tenofovir(300 Mg)

Uses

Tenofovir is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B
How it works

Tenofovir is an antiviral drug belonging to class nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Its structure closely resembles the natural structure of viral DNA, that helps it to incorporateitself into the viral DNA. By doing so, it blocks the activity of an important viral enzyme reverse transcriptase which is involved in the replication of viral DNA, a process essential for survival of the virus.
Common side effects

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Peripheral neuropathy, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Allergic reaction, Mood changes, Depression, Flatulence, Headache, Indigestion, Liver enzyme increased, Loss of appetite, Muscle pain, Weakness, Nausea, Diarrhoea
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