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Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE-25MG

Uses:

Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B

Medicinal Benefits:

Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's ‘tenofovir alafenamide’, an antiviral drug used to treat hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults with compensated liver disease. It inhibits HBV replication by incorporating the HBV reverse transcriptase into viral DNA, resulting in DNA chain termination. Thereby it prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection.

FAQs

Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicines known as ‘antiviral medicines used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's contains ‘tenofovir alfenamide’. It inhibits HBV replication by merging into viral DNA via HBV reverse transcriptase, resulting in the termination of the DNA chain. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection.

No, Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's is a prescribed medication given by a physician for treating HBV infection or Chronic hepatitis B. It is recommended not to take it on your own.

Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's should be taken in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition.

The main symptoms include yellowing of eyes and skin, flu-like symptoms, pale stools and dark-coloured urine.

A blood test (HBsAg blood test) can be used to determine if you have hepatitis B or have ever had it.

Practising safe sex and other lifestyle changes along with Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's might lower the risk of HIV transmission. However, it may not prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV) to other people.

Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.

Yes, Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Take another dose of Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's if you have vomited within an hour of taking the medicine. However, you may not need to take another dose if it has been more than an hour. Take the next dose at the scheduled time.

If you miss a dose of Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

Samhep-TAF 25 mg Tablet 30's may cause side effects like headaches, diarrhoea, vomiting, feeling sick (nausea), and rash. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.