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| Pronunciation |
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 (te
NOE fo
veer) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Viread™ |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antiretroviral Agent, Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
(Nucleotide) |
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| What key warnings should I know
about before taking this
medicine? |
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This medicine may cause severe damage to the liver or a change in acid
levels in the blood. This medicine may cause muscle aches and stiffness if it is
used for long periods of time. Closely review the section in this leaflet which
lists when to call healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to tenofovir or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat HIV
infection. |
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| How does it work? |
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Tenofovir works to injure the virus and fight the
infection. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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This medicine is usually taken with at least two other medicines.
To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
Take this medicine with food. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Do not run out of this medicine. Get it refilled today!
If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.
If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Do not take didanosine within 2 hours of this medicine.
To protect against sexually-transmitted diseases, use a latex condom.
Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy in HIV
disease.
Breast-feeding is not recommended in HIV
disease. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Diarrhea. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5
degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough,
increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that
will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
Difficulty breathing.
Severe belly pain.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Severe diarrhea.
Not hungry.
Severe muscle pain or weakness.
Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
Feeling extremely tired or weak.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from light.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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