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About Rivofonet Tablet
Salt : Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)
Product Introduction
Rivofonet Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It is also used to treat HIV infection in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Rivofonet 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. This medicine may be taken with or without food. It is used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, trouble sleeping, headache, and rash. These are usually not serious but inform your doctor if they bother you or will 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 may put on weight while taking medicines to treat HIV/AIDS.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease or bone problems. While taking 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 until you know how it affects you. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers 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.
Uses of Rivofonet Tablet
- Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
- Treatment of HIV infection
Benefits of Rivofonet Tablet
In Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
In Treatment of HIV infection
Rivofonet Tablet, when used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines, prevents the HIV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.
It is not a cure of HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.
Side effects of Rivofonet Tablet
Common side effects of Rivofonet
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rash
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Increased transaminase level in blood
- Decreased phosphate level in blood
- Pain
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Fever
- Itching
How to use Rivofonet Tablet
How Rivofonet Tablet works
Safety Advices
Pregnancy
Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant. Your physician will conduct regular tests to monitor the development of your child. Ask for suggestions before taking the Rivofonet tablet.
Breast Feeding
It is unsafe to breastfeed if you are with HIV infection. HBV patients may be able to breastfeed their newborn, but first, talk to their doctor for more information. Consult your doctor for more information about Rivofonet tablet.
Lungs
It is unknown whether the Rivofonet tablet is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Rivofonet tablet, as this medication should be used with caution in liver disease patients. Consult your physician before taking this medicine.
Alcohol
Do not consume alcohol while taking the Rivofonet tablet, as this injection may cause drowsiness with alcohol.
Driving
It is unsafe to drive while taking Rivofonet tablet because this medicine might cause vision problems and tiredness, so avoid driving and operating machinery during this treatment.
What if you forget to take Rivofonet Tablet?
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Rivofonet Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Rivofonet Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
- You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don’t share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
Side Effects of Rivofonet Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Pancreas problems
- Kidney damage
- Deep, rapid breathing
- Drowsiness
- Nausea, vomiting
- Infection
- Lactic acidosis
Common
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Tiredness
- Bloating, flatulence
- Low phosphate levels in the blood
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Weakness
Word of Advice
Inform your doctor about your underlying infections. If you have advanced HIV (AIDS), you may develop signs of infection and inflammation or worsening the signs of an existing infection once treatment is started. Report your doctor for side effects. It is very mandatory to tell your medical professional if you are consuming other medicines that may damage your kidneys. Always consume the dose recommended by your doctor. Rivofonet tablet does not reduce the risk of passing on HBV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination. You must continue the medication to avoid this complication.
FAQs
Q 1. Can you consume alcohol while on treatment with Rivofonet tablet?
Rivofonet tablet is associated with a higher risk of liver damage and impairment. Consuming alcohol while on this treatment adds to the risk of liver injury.
Q 2. What are the required laboratory parameters before starting Rivofonet tablet?
If you are an adolescent or adult of childbearing potential, your healthcare provider will perform a pregnancy test before prescribing this treatment. Other prominent tests include HBV infection, estimated creatinine clearance, serum creatinine, urine glucose, and urine protein.
Q 3. How do you know if you are hypersensitive to Rivofonet tablet?
Watch out for symptoms like severe rash, rash accompanied by fever, muscle pain, extreme tiredness, facial edema, breathing difficulty, blisters, and peeling of the skin, and reach out to your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any of these symptoms.
Q 4. What are the symptoms of lactic acidosis?
Unusual weakness, tiredness, muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness, irregular heartbeat, and feeling cold in your arms and legs, are the most prominent symptoms of lactic acidosis.
Q 5. Can I dissolve the Rivofonet tablet and drink it instead of swallowing it?
No, you should not dissolve the Rivofonet tablet and drink the solution. This medicine was designed to be swallowed whole with water. It’s mandatory to follow the instructions provided by your healthcare provider to avoid the side effects of the medicine.
Fact Box of Rivofonet Tablet
| Molecule name: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate | Therapeutic class: Antiretrovirals |
| Pharmacological class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) | Indications:
1. HIV Infection 2. Hepatitis B Infection |
References
- KD Tripathi, Antiviral Drugs (Anti-retrovirus), Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 860-872.
- Gilead Sciences, Inc., U.S. Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Apr 2019] [Accessed on 19th May 2022], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/pepfar/210787PI.pdf
- Cipla (EU) Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on Nov 2021], [ Accessed on 19th May 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9932.pdf
