Description
Rivofonet 300 mg contains Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, is an antiviral medicine. It is combined with other antiviral drugs to treat HIV-1 in people two years of age and older. Tenofovir reduces the amount of HIV in your bloodstream. It also effectively treats chronic hepatitis B in adults and paediatrics 12 years of age and older. The antiviral medication may also increase the number of CD4 (T) cells in your body, which helps to fight off other infections. Reducing the viral load and increasing the CD4 (T) cell count may improve your immune system. This may cause a significant reduction in the risk of death or infections associated with a weak immune system. Rivofonet does not cure HIV infections or AIDS; people taking this antiviral medication may still develop illnesses and infections associated with HIV infection. Patients must continue treatment to control infection and decrease HIV-related complications. It is very important to follow HIV therapy under medical supervision. It is unknown if the HIV medication is safe and effective for treating HIV-1 infection in children under two years.
Product Description
Rivofonet will not cure the hepatitis B virus. It may lower the amount of the hepatitis B virus in your body and may improve the condition of your liver. Before taking Tenofovir, tell your doctor if you have liver problems, kidney diseases, bone problems, or other medical conditions, including HIV infection. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is still not known whether the antiviral drug will harm your unborn baby or not. Also, do not breastfeed if you are taking antiretroviral medication. You should avoid taking HIV medicine if you take other medicines such as adefovir, didanosine, atazanavir, ritonavir, and lopinavir. You should be aware of all the medications that you have been using. Keep the list with you when you visit a doctor to get the prescription of this HIV medicine.
Side Effects
Rivofonet 300 can cause the build of acid in your blood. The condition is often referred to as lactic acidosis. It is a serious medical condition that can lead to death. Call your doctor straight away if you develop symptoms of lactic acidosis such as tiredness, muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, feeling cold, especially in your arms and legs.
Severe liver complications can occur in people who take Tenofovir formulations. In some cases, liver problems can lead to death. The symptoms of the severe liver problem include nausea, tea-coloured urine, jaundice, loss of appetite, and stomach pain.
You must inform your doctor if you have side effects that bother you or persist for longer.
How to Use
The recommended dose for treating HIV-1 or chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older, Rivofonet 300 mg once daily before or after consuming food.
