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Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Rsl Bioscience Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-26

About Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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.

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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 Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhea, rash, nausea, pain, weakness, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's should not be taken if you are allergic to Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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 Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's. 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 Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's as Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's may cause dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or use machines. Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's should not be used for children less than 12 years of age.

Uses of Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's

Treatment of HIV infections, Chronic hepatitis.

Medicinal Benefits

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medications called ‘antiretroviral drugs’ used to control HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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. Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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.

Directions for Use

Take Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's

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

Drug Warnings

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's should not be taken if you are allergic to Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's or any other contents present in it. Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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. Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's does not decrease the chances of passing infections to others. Inform your doctor before taking Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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 Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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 Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's as Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's may cause dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or use machines. Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's should not be used for children less than 12 years of age.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's may interact with an antibiotic (gentamycin, tobramycin, pentamidine, vancomycin), antifungal medicines (amphotericin B), antiviral disease (foscarnet, ganciclovir, or cidofovir), anticancer (interleukin-2), medicines used to treat hepatitis B virus (adefovir dipivoxil), pain killer (ibuprofen).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid grapefruit juice and drinking alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's should be used with caution in patients with bone disease, severe liver, or kidney diseases.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • GENTAMICIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • PENTAMIDINE
  • VANCOMYCIN
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • FOSCARNET
  • GANCICLOVIR
  • CIDOFOVIR
  • INTERLEUKIN-2
  • ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL
  • IBUPROFEN

Habit Forming

No

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.

Special Advise

Your doctor may regularly monitor liver function, kidney function, and bone density if you take Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV): It is a virus that suppresses the immune system and causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) over time. The suppression of immunity leads to the development of opportunistic infections. It is a life-long condition, and there is no permanent cure. The treatment (antiretroviral therapy) is given to suppress the infection.

Chronic Hepatitis B: It is a severe and long-term liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It spreads by contact with infected body fluids. The symptoms of this condition are abdominal pain, dark urine, and yellowing of the eyes.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid drinking alcohol. Consuming alcohol while using Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's may worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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 Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's may cause dizziness. So, avoid driving or refrain from any activities that require you to alert mentally.

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Liver

Caution

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Patients with liver disease, who are treated with Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's, have a higher risk of serious and possibly fatal liver complications.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's should not be used in adolescents with kidney disease. In other people with severe kidney diseases, Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's is given only if clinically needed.

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Children

Unsafe

Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

B-57, First Floor, Amar Colony, Nangloi, New Delhi-110041.India
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FAQs

In the case of HIV infection, Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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, Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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.
Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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 Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's appropriately. In a few cases, treatment is needed lifelong.
Tafmate 25 Tablet 30's 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.

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