
Tavin EM Tablet
Salt Composition: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Emtricitabine
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
30 tablets
About The Product
HIV Infection
- Tavin-EM is an antiviral medication in which the active ingredients include emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg.
- This medication is used for treating HIV-1 infections in both adults and children, and it is usually taken together with other antiretroviral agents.
- Moreover, Tavin-EM may be taken to prevent HIV-1 infection among those who are highly susceptible to contracting the virus.
- The mechanism of action involves inhibition of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme necessary for the replication process of HIV-1, hence reducing the viral load.
- Tavin-EM is administered orally once daily, irrespective of whether food is consumed.
- Side effects may include dizziness, headache, diarrhea, nausea, and adverse effects on liver function, renal function, and bone mineral density.
Uses
Treatment of HIV-1 infection and for HIV-1 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Side Effects
Tavin EM Tablet shows some side effects. Some of the mild ones do not need any medical attention, and they go away as the body adapts to the medicine. It is important to consult your doctor if they persist for a longer time and are deteriorating your health. Side effects include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Depression
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Weakness
- Abnormal dreams
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss
How To Use
- A doctor decides the recommended dose of Tenvir EM medicine according to your previous medical condition and response to the treatment.
- It is important to take this tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
- It is advised not to change your regular dosing schedule without taking suggestions from your doctor.
- This medicine should be taken orally at the same time everytime
- Take it as a whole with water and don't crush or chew the medicine.
- This tablet can be taken with or without food.
How It Works
- Tenvir EM tablet is a combination of two anti-HIV medicines: Emtricitabine and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Emtricitabine (Tenvir EM) is a synthetic nucleoside analog of cytidine, is phosphorylated by cellular enzymes to form emtricitabine 5'-triphosphate.
- It inhibits the activity of the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) by competing with the natural substrate deoxycytidine 5'-triphosphate and by being incorporated into nascent viral DNA which results in chain termination.
- Emtricitabine is a weak inhibitor of mammalian DNA polymerase alpha, beta, epsilon, and mitochondrial DNA polymerase gamma. This medication helps to delay the production of HIV infection and improves the quality of life.
- This tablet boosts your immune system to fight against infection and prevents the virus from multiplying. It also increases the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.
Safety Advice
Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Tavin EM Tablet, as alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine and worsen the symptoms
Tavin EM Tablet is safe for use during pregnancy if prescribed by the doctor. No dosage adjustment is necessary for this Tablet.
Tavin EM Tabletis unsafe to use during breastfeeding as it may cause toxicity to the baby.
Tavin EM Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness or lack of concentration, which could affect your ability to drive. So it's better to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Consumption of Tavin EM Tablet should be avoided without informing the doctor if you have any kidney-related issues.
Tavin EM Tablet is safe for use in liver disease if prescribed by the doctor. No dosage adjustment is necessary for this Tablet.
Missed Doses
- It is advisable not to miss a dose.
- If you miss a scheduled dose of Tavin-EM tablets, contact your doctor immediately.
FAQs
Tavin-EM tablet is an antiviral medication that prevents the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
References
- Ogbuagu, O., Ruane, P. J., Podzamczer, D., Salazar, L. C., Henry, K., Asmuth, D. M., ... & Young, B. (2021). Long-term safety and efficacy of emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide vs emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for HIV-1 pre-exposure prophylaxis: week 96 results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. The lancet HIV, 8(7), e397-e407 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34197772/
- Mayer, K. H., Molina, J. M., Thompson, M. A., Anderson, P. L., Mounzer, K. C., De Wet, J. J., ... & Hare, C. B. (2020). Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide vs emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (DISCOVER): primary results from a randomised, double-blind, multicentre, active-controlled, phase 3, non-inferiority trial. The Lancet, 396(10246), 239-254 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32711800/
- Dando, T. M., & Wagstaff, A. J. (2004). Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Drugs, 64(18), 2075-2082 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15341498/
- Fung, S., Kwan, P., Fabri, M., Horban, A., Pelemis, M., Hann, H. W., ... & Gane, E. (2014). Randomized comparison of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate vs emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in patients with lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B. Gastroenterology, 146(4), 980-988 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24368224/
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