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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
TENOF 300MG TABLET is used to treat HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. It contains Tenofovir disoproxil, which works by interfering with the normal working of enzymes (reverse transcriptase in HIV and DNA polymerase in HBV) that are essential for the production of viruses. It may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, bloating, flatulence, weakness, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, and fatigue. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Hetero Drugs Ltd

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About TENOF 300MG TABLET

TENOF 300MG TABLET belongs to the group of medications called ‘antiretroviral drugs’ used to treat HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. 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.

TENOF 300MG TABLET contains ‘Tenofovir disoproxil’, a ‘nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor’ that works by interfering with the normal working of enzymes (reverse transcriptase in HIV and DNA polymerase in HBV) that are essential for the production of viruses. It effectively reduces the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.

You should use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of TENOF 300MG TABLET are diarrhoea, being sick (vomiting), feeling sick (nausea), bloating, flatulence, weakness, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, and fatigue. However, seek medical attention if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take TENOF 300MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents. Patients should take necessary precautions to avoid infecting others. It should be used cautiously in patients with severe liver and kidney diseases. Consult a doctor immediately if you develop any new signs of infection while using this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Uses of TENOF 300MG TABLET

Treatment of HIV, Chronic hepatitis B.

Directions for Use

• TENOF 300MG TABLET can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.• It is usually taken once a day or as directed by the doctor.• Swallow TENOF 300MG TABLET as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

TENOF 300MG TABLET contains ‘Tenofovir disoproxil’, which is an antiretroviral agent. It can effectively cause viral suppression in HIV and chronic hepatitis B. It acts on the enzymes that are essential for the replication of the virus. The enzyme essential for HIV replication is reverse transcriptase, and the enzyme for hepatitis B is DNA polymerase. TENOF 300MG TABLET blocks these enzymes and decreases the viral load in the blood.

How TENOF 300MG TABLET Works

TENOF 300MG TABLET contains ‘Tenofovir disoproxil’, a ‘nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor’ that works by interfering with the normal working of enzymes (reverse transcriptase in HIV and DNA polymerase in HBV) that are essential for the production of viruses. It effectively reduces the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Tenof 300 mg Tablet
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Apply a hot/cold pack to the affected area.
  • Doing gentle exercises can help cope with pain by stretching muscles.
  • Get enough sleep. It helps enhance mood and lower pain sensitivity.
  • Avoid alcohol, smoking and tobacco as they can increase pain.
  • Follow a well-balanced meal.
  • Meditation and massages may also help with pain.
Managing depression as a side effect of medication: a comprehensive guide.
  • Remember, managing depression as a side effect of medication requires patience, persistence, and collaboration with your healthcare team.
  • Tell your doctor about your depression symptoms to adjust medication.
  • Consult a therapist or counsel for emotional support.
  • Engage in regular exercise to release endorphins (neurotransmitters).
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation and deep breathing.
  • Build a support network of friends, family, and support groups.
  • Establish a consistent sleep schedule.
  • Eat a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol and recreational substances.
  • Keep a mood journal to track symptoms and progress.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of " Muscle Pain" caused by medication usage:
  • Report to Your Doctor: Inform your doctor about the muscle pain, as they may need to adjust your medication.
  • Stretch Regularly: Gentle stretching can help relieve muscle pain and stiffness.
  • Stay Hydrated: Adequate water intake supports muscle health by removing harmful substances and maintaining proper muscle function.
  • Warm or Cold Compresses: Apply cold or warm compresses to the affected area to reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Rest and Relaxation: Adequate rest helps alleviate muscle strain, while relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation can soothe muscle tightness, calm the mind, and promote relief from discomfort.
  • Gentle Exercise: Participate in low-impact activities, such as yoga or short walks, to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and alleviate discomfort.
  • Consult a physician: If your symptoms don't improve or get worse, go to the doctor for help and guidance.
  • If you have excess nerve pain and numbness, soak in Epsom salt and warm water. This can help ease the pain and associated discomfort.
  • Use compression socks and make sure to rest for a while to get relief from pain.
  • Avoid smoking and intake of alcohol or fluids that aggravate the pain.
  • Massage your feet or affected area often to get relief from pain. Take the medication prescribed by your doctor without fail.

What if I have taken an overdose of TENOF 300MG TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of TENOF 300MG TABLET as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take TENOF 300MG TABLET if you are allergic to ‘tenofovir disoproxil’ or any other contents present in it. It is contraindicated in adolescents with kidney failure. When this medicine is used in combination therapy for HIV, there is a risk of osteonecrosis (bone tissue death). There is a severe risk of fatal complications in patients with severe liver diseases, including chronic hepatitis B or C. Consult a doctor immediately if you develop any new signs of infection while using this medicine, as there is a chance of opportunistic infections (infection seen in patients with a weak immune system). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Combining Tenof 300 mg Tablet and Streptozocin can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenof 300 mg 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.
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How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Didanosine with Tenof 300 mg Tablet can increase the levels and risk of Didanosine side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Didanosine with Tenof 300 mg 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.
How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Deferoxamine with Tenof 300 mg Tablet can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Deferoxamine and Tenof 300 mg Tablet together 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, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Phenytoin and Tenof 300 mg Tablet can reduce the levels of Tenof 300 mg Tablet, which can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenof 300 mg 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.
How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Lithium carbonate with Tenof 300 mg Tablet can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Tenof 300 mg Tablet and Lithium, you can take these medicines when prescribed by your doctor. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Tenof 300 mg Tablet with Polymyxin B can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenof 300 mg Tablet with Polymyxin B together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Piroxicam and Tenof 300 mg Tablet can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tenof 300 mg Tablet with Piroxicam can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, muscle pain, dizziness, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketorolac with Tenof 300 mg Tablet may increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketorolac and Tenof 300 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken when your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Tenof 300 mg Tablet may increase the risk of developing liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Tenof 300 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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How does the drug interact with Tenof 300 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Iopromide and Tenof 300 mg Tablet can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Iopromide and Tenof 300 mg Tablet together can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, weakness, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. You should drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated, help flush the contrast agent out of your kidneys, and do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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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Therapeutic Class

ANTIRETROVIRAL AGENTS
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Alcohol

Caution

Consuming alcohol while using TENOF 300MG TABLET may worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

TENOF 300MG TABLET is a category B medicine. It should be used with caution in pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

In the case of chronic hepatitis B, TENOF 300MG TABLET should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if clinically needed. Avoid breastfeeding if you have HIV.

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Driving

Caution

TENOF 300MG TABLET may cause dizziness. So, avoid driving if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

TENOF 300MG TABLET should be used with caution if you have liver disease. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Kidney

Caution

TENOF 300MG TABLET should not be used in adolescents with kidney failure. In other people with severe kidney diseases, TENOF 300MG TABLET is prescribed only if clinically needed.

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Children

Caution

TENOF 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in children below 12 years of age.

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FAQs

TENOF 300MG TABLET is used to treat HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B.

TENOF 300MG TABLET works by blocking the action of enzymes that are essential for viral replication.

TENOF 300MG TABLET does not affect fertility. However, consult your doctor immediately if you develop any side effects while using TENOF 300MG TABLET.

TENOF 300MG TABLET should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Abrupt stopping of this medicine may lead to resistance to other medications making the infection difficult to treat.

The chances of not having an HIV infection after taking the TENOF 300MG TABLET are high, when used correctly, and consult a doctor to confirm whether the further precautions are needed.

TENOF 300MG TABLET is used to treat HIV-1 virus so you can take the TENOF 300MG TABLET but if you are suffering with tuberculosis then you should consult the doctor. Inform about your medical conditions and take TENOF 300MG TABLET only if it is advised by your physician. Do not self-medicate.

In case of HIV-1 infection, TENOF 300MG TABLET may reduce the risk of passing the virus to others, but the chances of infecting others can still be there. In case of HBV infection, TENOF 300MG TABLET has not proven to reduce the risk of passing the virus to others.

TENOF 300MG TABLET is safe if used as advised by the doctor. It should be avoided by children under age of 12, but can be used by children of age group between 12-18 years.

Take TENOF 300MG TABLET preferably with food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it.

You should take the TENOF 300MG TABLET for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it without the notice of the doctor until the course is completed as it may worsen your condition.

If you vomit within 1 hour of taking TENOF 300MG TABLET, then take the other tablet. If you vomit more than 1 hour after taking TENOF 300MG TABLET, then do not take another dose.

It is important not to miss a dose of TENOF 300MG TABLET. If you miss a dose, you should work out how long since you should have taken it, do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Wait and take next dose at the regular time.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

7-2-A2, Hetero Corporate, Industrial Estates, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 018. Telangana, INDIA
Other Info - TEN0071

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