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Vipteno 300mg Tablet, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Composition :

TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE-300MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Charan Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Vipteno 300mg Tablet

Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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.

Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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 Vipteno 300mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Vipteno 300mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhea, rash, nausea, pain, weakness, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Vipteno 300mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Vipteno 300mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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 Vipteno 300mg Tablet. 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 Vipteno 300mg Tablet as Vipteno 300mg Tablet may cause dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or use machines. Vipteno 300mg Tablet should not be used for children less than 12 years of age.

Uses of Vipteno 300mg Tablet

Vipteno 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and Chronic Hepatitis. The detailed uses of Vipteno 300mg Tablet are as follows:

  • Treats HIV Infection: Vipteno 300mg Tablet is used to treat HIV infection by preventing the virus from multiplying in the body and improving immune system function.
  • Treats Chronic Hepatitis B: Vipteno 300mg Tablet is effective in managing chronic hepatitis B infections by inhibiting the virus's ability to multiply, which helps reduce liver damage and improve liver function.
  • Prevents HIV Transmission: Taking Vipteno 300mg Tablet along with other antiretroviral medications may help reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others.
  • Reduces Risk of HIV-related Complications: By effectively controlling HIV, Vipteno 300mg Tablet helps reduce the risk of developing AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and other opportunistic infections, thereby improving quality of life.

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Directions for Use

  • Vipteno 300mg Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Vipteno 300mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Vipteno 300mg Tablet belongs to the group of medications called ‘antiretroviral drugs’ used to control HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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. Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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.

How Vipteno 300mg Tablet Works

Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Vipteno 300mg Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • 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.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.

What if I have taken an overdose of Vipteno 300mg Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Vipteno 300mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Vipteno 300mg Tablet or any other contents present in it. Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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. Vipteno 300mg Tablet does not decrease the chances of passing infections to others. Inform your doctor before taking Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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 Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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 Vipteno 300mg Tablet as Vipteno 300mg Tablet may cause dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or use machines. Vipteno 300mg Tablet should not be used for children less than 12 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Tenofovir disoproxilDidanosine
Critical
Tenofovir disoproxilStreptozocin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Tenofovir disoproxilDidanosine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Didanosine with Vipteno 300mg Tablet can increase the levels and risk of Didanosine side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Didanosine with Vipteno 300mg 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.
Tenofovir disoproxilStreptozocin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
Combining Vipteno 300mg Tablet and Streptozocin can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vipteno 300mg 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.
Tenofovir disoproxilMefenamic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Mefenamic acid with Vipteno 300mg Tablet can show additive effect and increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mefenamic acid with Vipteno 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, red or black tarry stools, vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilVancomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Mefenamic acid with Vipteno 300mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vancomycin with Vipteno 300mg Tablet may result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if a doctor prescribes it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience 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. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilPenicillamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Vipteno 300mg Tablet with Penicillamine can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vipteno 300mg Tablet with Penicillamine can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken when your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, dizziness, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilAdefovir dipivoxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
When Vipteno 300mg Tablet is taken with Adefovir dipivoxil, the amount of Vipteno 300mg Tablet in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vipteno 300mg Tablet with Adefovir dipivoxil can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience any symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Vipteno 300mg Tablet with Methotrexate may increase the levels and side effects of Vipteno 300mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Vipteno 300mg Tablet and methotrexate, you can take these medicines when prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, breathing difficulty, or dizziness, consult your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilOlsalazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Olsalazine and Vipteno 300mg Tablet can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Olsalazine and Vipteno 300mg Tablet together can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, dizziness, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Tenofovir disoproxilKetorolac
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketorolac with Vipteno 300mg Tablet may increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketorolac and Vipteno 300mg 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.
Tenofovir disoproxilOxcarbazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vipteno 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Oxcarbazepine with Vipteno 300mg Tablet can reduce the levels of Vipteno 300mg Tablet in the blood, which can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Oxcarbazepine with Vipteno 300mg Tablet can lead to interaction, it can be taken when a doctor advices. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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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No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIRETROVIRAL AGENTS

Vipteno 300mg Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid drinking alcohol. Consuming alcohol while using Vipteno 300mg Tablet may worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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 Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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

Vipteno 300mg Tablet may cause dizziness. So, avoid driving or refrain from any activities that require you to alert mentally.

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Liver

Caution

Vipteno 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Patients with liver disease, who are treated with Vipteno 300mg Tablet, have a higher risk of serious and possibly fatal liver complications.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Vipteno 300mg Tablet should not be used in adolescents with kidney disease. In other people with severe kidney diseases, Vipteno 300mg Tablet is given only if clinically needed.

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Children

Unsafe

Vipteno 300mg Tablet should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

FAQs

Vipteno 300mg Tablet is used to treat HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.

In the case of HIV infection, Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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, Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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.

Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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 Vipteno 300mg Tablet appropriately. In a few cases, treatment is needed lifelong.

Vipteno 300mg Tablet 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.

Vipteno 300mg Tablet does not prevent the chance of transmission of new virus infection. Therefore, always take necessary precautions as per national guidelines for the prevention of transmission of new virus infection.

If you have Tuberculosis, HIV-1 virus infection or any other medical condition, you are recommended to inform your doctor before taking Vipteno 300mg Tablet.

You should take Vipteno 300mg Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Take Vipteno 300mg Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

If you vomit within 1 hour of taking Vipteno 300mg Tablet, take another one. However, you need not take another tablet if you vomit after more than an hour of taking Vipteno 300mg Tablet. If you experience vomiting whenever you take Vipteno 300mg Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration, consult your doctor.

If you forget to take Vipteno 300mg Tablet within 12 hours of your usual dosing time, you should take it with food as soon as possible and go back to the normal dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Vipteno 300mg Tablet by more than 12 hours and it is almost time for your next dose, you should skip the missed dose and simply resume the regular dosing schedule.

The side effects of Vipteno 300mg Tablet include nausea, diarrhoea, rash, weakness, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - VI70648

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