Tenof EM (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir 200 Mg / 300 Mg)

Tenof, EM consists of emtricitabine and tenofovir which are useful in the treatment of HIV and its effects. The drug is sold at a lower price thus is affordable to HIV patients. This information however should not alarm purchasers because in most instances, they will doubt the originality of the medication.  

 

Children as well as adults with a body weight of more than 35kg are given a prescription of to be taken once on a daily basis. With this in mind, it should be taken as instructed to avoid overdose or under dosage.     

 

The tablet is soluble in water and thus it is taken with it without crushing or breaking it.  In order for patients to reap the full benefits of Tenof, EM, it is recommended for them to continuously use the drug for the prescribed time even when they feel well.

 

• Headache

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Fever that is accompanied by sweating

• Loss of body weight

• Lack of appetite

• Tiredness and body aches

The list above is not conclusive of all probable side effects of the drug. It is therefore recommended for patients to consult their doctors in cases of serious side effects for further directions. In such cases, the doctor may prescribe another anti retroviral that has fewer risks or may reduce the prescription to prevent the severe effects from happening. 

 

The recommended storage of Tenof EM is in a room temperature of 30 degrees. The place where the drug is kept should be far away from children’s reach and more importantly in a dark, dry place. 

Patients with allergic reactions history should inform the specialist of it so as to help the specialist make a more informed decision before prescribing the drug. 

The list above is not conclusive of all probable side effects of the drug it is therefore recommended for patients to consult their doctor in cases of serious side effects for directions.