Vonavir Tablet (Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
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DOSAGE FORM | Tablets |
GENERIC NAME | Emtricitabine |
INDICATION | Treatment of HIV infection |
PACKAGING | 30 tablets in 1 bottle |
MANUFACTURER | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
COMPOSITION | Emtricitabine (200mg) + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg) + Efavirenz (600mg) |
INTRODUCTION OF EMTRICITABINE
Vonavir Tablet (Tenofovir Emtricitabine) is a combination of antiretrovirals medicines. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Vonavir Tablet is not a cure for HIV or 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 is prescribed 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. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times 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 headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and rash. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. 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.
INTRODUCTION OF TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
Vonavir Tablet is a combination of antiretrovirals medicines. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Vonavir 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 is best taken with 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.
INTRODUCTION OF EFAVIRENZ
Vonavir Tablet is a combination of antiretrovirals medicines. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Vonavir Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken empty stomach. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Some of the common side effects include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, weakness and difficulty sleeping. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of mental illness or convulsions (fits or seizures). Take the required precautions to prevent transmission as Vonavir Tablet does not prevent the spread of HIV virus to others through blood or sexual contact. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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USES OF VONAVIR TABLET
BENEFITS OF VONAVIR TABLET
In HIV infection
Vonavir Tablet 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.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 EMTRICITABINE
Common side effects of Vonavir
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Depression
- Abnormal dreams
- Rash
SIDE EFFECTS OF TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
Common side effects of Vonavir
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rash
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Increased transaminase level in blood
- Decreased phosphate level in blood
SIDE EFFECTS OF EFAVIRENZ
Common side effects of Vonavir
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Increased liver enzymes
- Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Sleepiness
- Abnormal dreams
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Fever
- Itching
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Increased triglyceride level in blood
- Rash
HOW EMTRICITABINE WORKS
HOW TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE WORKS
HOW EFAVIRENZ WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Liver
Rylie (verified owner) –
“Living with HIV is a journey, and these medicines have made mine more manageable. A reliable choice for treatment.”
Joanna (verified owner) –
“Managing HIV has become a smoother path with these medicines, providing both physical and emotional relief.”