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Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet
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Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, rash, and dizziness. These are usually not serious but inform your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It can also increase the risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) if you take it for a long time. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor. Some people put on weight while taking medicines to treat HIV/AIDS.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney disease or bone problems. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts, liver function, and kidney function. Since this medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness, do not drive if you experience these symptoms. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
How Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet works
Truvada 200 mg/300 mg 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.
How To Use Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet
- 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. Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Benefits Of Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet
- Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet contains two active substances both of which belong to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. The combination works by slowing down the reproduction of the HIV virus in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting newer infections and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to risk. <br><br>As well as being a treatment for HIV infection it may be prescribed to prevent infection if you are at high risk. Some things that increase your risk include having a sexual partner who is infected, having unprotected sex, having multiple partners, and use of drugs. It is very important that you take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of medicines.
Side Effects Of Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rash
Safety Advice for Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.
Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Truvada 200 mg/300 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
