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Tenof Em is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Tenof Em also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Tenof Em is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Tenof Em side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tenof Em normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tenof Em is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Tenof Em's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tenof Em can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tenof Em in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tenof Em contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Tenof Em have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Tenof Em is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Tenof Em is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Tenof Em safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Tenof EM in pregnant women.
Is the use of Tenof Em safe during breastfeeding?
Tenof EM may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tenof Em on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Tenof EM on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tenof Em on the Liver?
Tenof EM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Tenof Em on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Tenof EM on the heart have been reported.
Tenof Em should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenof Em unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tenof Em habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tenof Em.
Interaction between Food and Tenof Em
Taking Tenof Em with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenof Em
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tenof Em as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Viread® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)