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Tenohep Tablet 10's

Tenohep Tablet 10's

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Tenohep Tablet 10's

Tenohep Tablet 10'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.

Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Tenohep Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhea, rash, nausea, pain, weakness, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Tenohep Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Tenohep Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are allergic to Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10's as Tenohep Tablet 10's may cause dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or use machines. Tenohep Tablet 10's should not be used for children less than 12 years of age.

Uses of Tenohep Tablet 10's

Treatment of HIV infections, Chronic hepatitis.

Medicinal Benefits

Tenohep Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medications called ‘antiretroviral drugs’ used to control HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. Tenohep Tablet 10'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. Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10's

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

Drug Warnings

Tenohep Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are allergic to Tenohep Tablet 10's or any other contents present in it. Tenohep Tablet 10'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. Tenohep Tablet 10's does not decrease the chances of passing infections to others. Inform your doctor before taking Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10's as Tenohep Tablet 10's may cause dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or use machines. Tenohep Tablet 10's should not be used for children less than 12 years of age.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Tenohep Tablet 10'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: Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10's may worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10'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

Tenohep Tablet 10's may cause dizziness. So, avoid driving or refrain from any activities that require you to alert mentally.

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Liver

Caution

Tenohep Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Patients with liver disease, who are treated with Tenohep Tablet 10's, have a higher risk of serious and possibly fatal liver complications.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Tenohep Tablet 10's should not be used in adolescents with kidney disease. In other people with severe kidney diseases, Tenohep Tablet 10's is given only if clinically needed.

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Children

Unsafe

Tenohep Tablet 10's should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad ? 380015 Gujarat, India.
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FAQs

In the case of HIV infection, Tenohep Tablet 10'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, Tenohep Tablet 10'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.
Tenohep Tablet 10'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 Tenohep Tablet 10's appropriately. In a few cases, treatment is needed lifelong.
Tenohep Tablet 10'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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