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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Tudofovir Tablet is used to treat HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection. It contains Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate which works by preventing the development of the virus in the human body. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, rash, nausea, pain, weakness, and stomach pain. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Aprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd

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Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Tudofovir Tablet

Tudofovir Tablet belongs to the group of medicines known as ‘antiviral medicines’ used to control HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B infection. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection that over time leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Chronic hepatitis B is a long-term viral infection caused by the hepatitis B virus.

Tudofovir Tablet contains ‘Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate’ which is an antiviral/HIV medicine and works by prevents the development of the virus in human cells. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.

Take Tudofovir Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Tudofovir Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhea, rash, nausea, pain, weakness, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Tudofovir Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Tudofovir Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Tudofovir Tablet or any other contents present in it. Patients should take necessary precautions to avoid infecting others. This medicine should not be given to adolescents with a history of kidney failure. If you have liver disease including hepatitis B or C, then you should not take this Tudofovir Tablet. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, and breastfeeding. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects. It is advisable to avoid driving while using Tudofovir Tablet as Tudofovir Tablet may cause dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or use machines. Tudofovir Tablet should not be used for children less than 12 years of age.

Uses of Tudofovir Tablet

Treatment of HIV infections, Chronic hepatitis.

Directions for Use

Take Tudofovir Tablet with or without food as prescribed by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Tudofovir Tablet belongs to the group of medications called ‘antiretroviral drugs’ used to control HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. Tudofovir Tablet decreases the amount of HIV in your body. Therefore, your immune system may work better. This reduces your chance of getting complications of HIV like new infections, cancer and enhances your quality of life. Tudofovir Tablet works by prevents the development of viruses in human cells. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.

How Tudofovir Tablet Works

Tudofovir Tablet contains ‘Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate’ which is an antiviral/HIV medicine and works by prevents the development of the virus in human cells. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tudofovir Tablet

  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Pain
  • Weakness
  • Stomach pain

What if I have taken an overdose of Tudofovir Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Tudofovir Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Tudofovir Tablet or any other contents present in it. Tudofovir Tablet should not be taken in the conditions like liver disease, bone problems kidney disease. This medicine should not be given to adolescents with a history of kidney failure. Tudofovir Tablet does not decrease the chances of passing infections to others. Inform your doctor before taking Tudofovir Tablet if you observe any symptoms of infection or other symptoms like weakness beginning in the hands and feet, muscle weakness and moving up towards the trunk of the body, palpitations (racing or skipping heartbeat), hyperactivity and tremor. Patients should take necessary precautions to avoid infecting others. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant and breastfeeding. Inform your doctor before using Tudofovir Tablet if you are older than 65 years of age. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects. It is advisable to you do not drive while using Tudofovir Tablet as Tudofovir Tablet may cause dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or use machines. Tudofovir Tablet should not be used for children less than 12 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Tenofovir disoproxilDidanosine
Critical
Tenofovir disoproxilStreptozocin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Tenofovir disoproxilDidanosine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Coadministration of Didanosine with Tudofovir Tablet can increase the levels and risk of Didanosine side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Didanosine with Tudofovir Tablet is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. It can be taken if your doctor prescribes it. However, if you experience severe headaches, confusion, weakness, trouble walking, muscle pain, or high fever, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilStreptozocin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Combining Tudofovir Tablet and Streptozocin can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tudofovir Tablet with Streptozocin is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilMefenamic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Coadministration of Mefenamic acid with Tudofovir Tablet can show additive effect and increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mefenamic acid with Tudofovir Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, red or black tarry stools, vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilCisplatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Coadministration of Cisplatin and Tudofovir Tablet can increase the risk of kidney damage and reduce kidney function.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cisplatin and Tudofovir Tablet together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, dizziness, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilIbuprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Coadministration of Tudofovir Tablet and Ibuprofen can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tudofovir Tablet and Ibuprofen can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, weakness, and irregular heart rhythm, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Tenofovir disoproxilPenicillamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Coadministration of Tudofovir Tablet with Penicillamine can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tudofovir Tablet with Penicillamine can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken when your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, dizziness, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Coadministration of Leflunomide and Tudofovir Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Leflunomide and Tudofovir Tablet together can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, weakness, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Coadministration of Phenytoin and Tudofovir Tablet can reduce the levels of Tudofovir Tablet, which can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tudofovir Tablet and Phenytoin together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilRifabutin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Taking Rifabutin and Tudofovir Tablet may significantly reduce the blood levels of tenofovir, which may make it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tudofovir Tablet and Rifabutin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilRifampicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tudofovir Tablet:
Rifampin may significantly lower the tenofovir levels in your blood, possibly decreasing its effectiveness in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Rifampicin together with Tudofovir Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a diet with fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Option for lean meat such as skinless chicken and fish. Limit processed and high-sugar foods.
  • Avoid acidic foods such as tomatoes, lemons, and oranges.
  • Limit alcohol intake and quit smoking.
  • Exercise regularly as it promotes both physical and mental health.
  • Take the necessary precautions to avoid the spread of infection to other people.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid drinking alcohol. Consuming alcohol while using Tudofovir Tablet may worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tudofovir Tablet is a category B medicine. It should be used with caution in pregnant women because it may cause side effects to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

The active part of Tudofovir Tablet may pass with breast milk. Women who are HIV-positive must not breast-feed, because HIV infection can be passed on to the baby in breast milk.

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Driving

Caution

Tudofovir Tablet may cause dizziness. So, avoid driving or refrain from any activities that require you to alert mentally.

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Liver

Caution

Tudofovir Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Patients with liver disease, who are treated with Tudofovir Tablet, have a higher risk of serious and possibly fatal liver complications.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Tudofovir Tablet should not be used in adolescents with kidney disease. In other people with severe kidney diseases, Tudofovir Tablet is given only if clinically needed.

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Children

Unsafe

Tudofovir Tablet should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

FAQs

Tudofovir Tablet is used to treat HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.
In the case of HIV infection, Tudofovir Tablet may decrease the risk of spreading the virus to others, but the risks of infecting others still continue. Although, in the case of hepatitis B virus infection, Tudofovir Tablet has not proven to decrease the risk of transferring the virus to others. Thereby, the patients of both HIV infection and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection should not share needles and should practice safe sex.
Tudofovir Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's guidelines carefully and inform your doctor if any of the side effects disturb you.
Duration of treatment will depend on the seriousness of hepatitis B virus infection. You will require to take regular blood tests to keep a check on the viral load. Your doctor will then decide the duration of the Tudofovir Tablet appropriately. In a few cases, treatment is needed lifelong.
Tudofovir Tablet works by prevents the development of viruses in human cells. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.
The main symptoms include yellowing of eyes and skin, flu-like symptoms, pale stools and dark-colored urine.
Tudofovir Tablet does not prevent the chance of transmission of new virus infection. Therefore, always take necessary precautions as per national guidelines for the prevention of transmission of new virus infection.
If you have Tuberculosis, HIV-1 virus infection or any other medical condition, you are recommended to inform your doctor before taking Tudofovir Tablet.
You should take Tudofovir Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Take Tudofovir Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.
If you vomit within 1 hour of taking Tudofovir Tablet, take another one. However, you need not take another tablet if you vomit after more than an hour of taking Tudofovir Tablet. If you experience vomiting whenever you take Tudofovir Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration, consult your doctor.
If you forget to take Tudofovir Tablet within 12 hours of your usual dosing time, you should take it with food as soon as possible and go back to the normal dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Tudofovir Tablet by more than 12 hours and it is almost time for your next dose, you should skip the missed dose and simply resume the regular dosing schedule.
The side effects of Tudofovir Tablet include nausea, diarrhoea, rash, weakness, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
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