Tenvir- EM (Tenofovir Disoproxil, Fumarate/ Emtricitabine) is generally prescribed in combination with other antiretroviral compounds for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults. Tenvir-EM can help to control HIV infections, thus supports one to improve the quality of life. Beyond that it may assist in lowering the risk of getting complications through HIV such as infections and cancer.

Dosage & Administration Information:
Each coated tablet contains 300mg of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and 200mg of Emtricitabine. Take the preparation by mouth once daily with or without food or as directed by your doctor. The dose is depending on your kidney function, your general medical condition and your response to the therapy. Tenvir- EM can be taken with other medicines to treat HIV. In case one is taking didanosine enteric-coated tablets simultaneously it is recommended to take in both products either on an empty stomach or with a light table. If you are taking the didanosine buffered tablets, one is well adviced to use the products on an empty stomach.
Always pursue taking this specific and the other anti-HIV drugs exactly as enacted by a doctor or pharmacist. Tenvir-EM works best when taken at evenly spaced intervals. Consequently take the medication each time at equal intervals. It is suggested to use the tablet everyday at the same time. To omit or to change a dose without discussion with a pharmacist or the approval of a doctor may increase the amount of viruses or it may make the infection more difficult to treat. Sometimes it can even worsen adverse reactions.

How does Tenvir-EM works:
Tenvir-EM can help to control your HIV infection, thus supports one to improve the quality of life. It may assist in lowering your risk of getting complications through HIV such as infections and cancer. Bear in mind that Tenvir-EM is not a cure for HIV. Further it is not able to prevent a passing on of HIV to others through sexual contact and blood contamination.

Side Effects:
Tenvir- EM may create certain adverse reactions in the consumer. But as with any other drugs you may not observe them on yourself. If you should witness certain untypical symptoms on yourself, please consult your doctor and discuss a potential medical assistance.

To the common side effects of Tenvir- EM belong:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Rash
• Diarrhea

Precautions:
Tenvir- EM is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to any of its active ingredients. Further the application of Tenvir- EM should be used cautios when:

• Lactic acidosis / severe hepatomegaly with steatosis and post treatment exacerbation of hepatitis.
• Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs including tenofovir in combination with other antiretrovirals
• Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in HBV-infected patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis b therapy including tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who discontinue anti-hepatitis b therapy, including tenofovir. If appropriate, resumption of anti-hepatitis b therapy may be warranted (see warnings and precautions).

Further Information:
Lactation:
Because of the potential postnatal transmission of HIV and the potential for serious adverse reactions in the nursing suckling, it is requested that HIV- infected woman do not breastfeed their infants in order to prevent the eventual mentioned risks. Tests on rats have shown that Tenvir is secreted in the milk of the mother. Until now it is not known whether tenofovir is excreted in human milk. Also it is not well known whether emtricitabine are excreted in human milk. Therefore to go without nursing is life saving for the infant.

Further Advice:
Store at a temperature below 30C and keep in mind to protect the medicine from light and moisture. Keep the lid tightly closed. Bear in mind to keep the medicine out of reach of children.