Tenvir-EM Tablet

Short Description

Tenvir-EM Tablet is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It helps to control HIV infection so your immune system can work better.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Tenvir-EM Tablet is not a cure for HIV/AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It may also be used to prevent HIV infection in some people at high risk. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. This medicine is best taken with food. Taking these medicines regularly at the right time greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tenvir-EM Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tenvir-EM Tablet is a combination of two anti-HIV medicines: Emtricitabine and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. They prevent HIV (virus) from multiplying thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.

Tenvir-EM Tablet is a combination of two medicines which slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections. It may also be used for preventing HIV and should be started within 72 hours of exposure to HIV. Take it with food as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. Tenvir-EM Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time. Always practice safe sex while taking Tenvir-EM Tablet. Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them. It may cause weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.