{"id":24674,"date":"2022-08-29T11:57:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T11:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=24674"},"modified":"2022-08-30T07:39:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T07:39:01","slug":"tenofovir-disoproxil-teva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tenofovir-disoproxil-teva\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenofovir Disoproxil Teva &#8211; Tenofovir disoproxil uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>245 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>tenofovir disoproxil<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Tenofovir disoproxil Teva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenofovir disoproxil Teva contains the active substance\u00a0<em>tenofovir disoproxil<\/em>.\u00a0This active substance is an\u00a0antiretroviral\u00a0or antiviral medicine used to treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0or HBV\u00a0infection\u00a0or both.\u00a0Tenofovir is a nucleotide-type\u00a0reverse transcriptase inhibitor, commonly called an NRTI drug, and it works by affecting the normal function of\u00a0enzymes\u00a0(in the case of\u00a0HIV\u00a0reverse transcriptase; in the case of HBV\u00a0DNA polymerase\u00a0) that the\u00a0virus\u00a0needs for its reproduction (propagation).\u00a0When treating\u00a0HIV should Tenofovir disoproxil Teva always is taken in combination with other medicines against\u00a0HIV?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenofovir disoproxil Teva is intended for the treatment of\u00a0HIV<\/strong>\u00a0(human immunodeficiency virus)\u00a0infection.\u00a0The tablets are suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>adults<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>young people aged 12 to 18 years who have already been treated<\/strong>\u00a0with other\u00a0HIV\u00a0medicines which no longer have a satisfactory effect due to the development of resistance or which have caused\u00a0side effects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenofovir disoproxil Teva is also intended for the treatment of&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;B, i.e. an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;caused by HBV<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;B&nbsp;virus&nbsp;).&nbsp;The tablets are suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>adults<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>young people aged 12 to 18 years.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to have&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;to be treated with Tenofovir disoproxil Teva for HBV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not\u00a0cure\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection.\u00a0While taking Tenofovir\u00a0disoproxil Teva you may still develop\u00a0an infection\u00a0or other diseases associated with\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also pass\u00a0HIV\u00a0or HBV on to others, so you must take precautions to avoid infecting other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenofovir disoproxil contained in Tenofovir disoproxil Teva may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;If this applies to you,&nbsp;<strong>tell your doctor immediately and stop taking Tenofovir disoproxil Teva.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Tenofovir disoproxil Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Be careful not to infect other people.&nbsp;<\/strong>You can still transmit&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;when taking this medicine, although the risk is reduced with effective&nbsp;antiretroviral&nbsp;treatment.&nbsp;Discuss the necessary measures to avoid infecting others with your doctor.&nbsp;Tenofovir disoproxil Teva does not reduce the risk of transmitting HBV to others through sexual contact or blood infection.&nbsp;You still need to take precautions to avoid this.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have had kidney disease in the past or if tests have shown that you have problems with your kidneys.\u00a0<\/strong>Tenofovir disoproxil Teva should not be given to adolescents with kidney problems.\u00a0Before starting treatment, your doctor may\u00a0order\u00a0some blood tests to assess whether your kidneys are working normally.\u00a0Tenofovir disoproxil Teva may affect your kidneys during treatment.\u00a0Your doctor may\u00a0order\u00a0blood tests during treatment to check how your kidneys are working.\u00a0If you are an adult, your doctor may advise you to take the tablets less often.\u00a0Do not reduce the prescribed\u00a0dose by\u00a0one unless your doctor has told you to do so.<br><br>Tenofovir disoproxil Teva is usually not taken together with other medicines that can damage the kidneys (see\u00a0<em>Other medicines and Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/em>\u00a0).\u00a0If this cannot be avoided, your doctor will have your kidney function checked once a week.<\/li><li><strong>Skeletal problems<\/strong>.\u00a0Some adult patients with\u00a0HIV\u00a0receiving combination\u00a0antiretroviral\u00a0therapy may develop a bone disease called\u00a0osteonecrosis\u00a0(death of bone tissue due to loss of blood supply to the bone).\u00a0Some of the many risk factors for developing the disease are long-term\u00a0combination\u00a0antiretroviral\u00a0therapy, use of\u00a0corticosteroids, alcohol consumption, severe impairment of the immune system, and a high body mass index.\u00a0Signs of\u00a0osteonecrosis\u00a0are joint stiffness, aches, and pains (especially in the hips, knees, and shoulders), and difficulty moving.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.<br><br>Bone problems (manifesting as persistent or worsening bone <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> and sometimes leading to\u00a0fractures\u00a0) may also occur due to damage to renal tubule cells (see section 4,\u00a0Possible\u00a0side effects\u00a0).\u00a0Tell your or your child&#8217;s doctor if you or your child have bone pain or\u00a0a fracture.<br><br>Tenofovir disoproxil can also cause loss of bone mass.\u00a0The most pronounced loss of bone mass was seen in\u00a0clinical trials\u00a0when patients were treated with tenofovir disoproxil in combination with a boosted\u00a0protease inhibitor.<br><br>Overall, the effects of tenofovir disoproxil on long-term bone health and future fracture risk in adults and children are uncertain.<br><br>Tell your or your child&#8217;s doctor if you know you or your child suffers from osteoporosis.\u00a0Patients with osteoporosis are at higher risk of\u00a0fracture.<br><\/li><li>Inform the doctor if you already have or have had any liver disease, including\u00a0hepatitis.\u00a0Patients with liver disease, including\u00a0chronic\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B or C, who are treated with antiretroviral agents are at increased risk of severe and potentially fatal liver complications.\u00a0If you have\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B, your doctor will carefully choose the best treatment for you.\u00a0If you have or have had any liver disease or\u00a0chronic\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B, your doctor may take blood tests to check liver function.<\/li><li>Be observant\u00a0about\u00a0infection.\u00a0If you have\u00a0advanced stage\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection (\u00a0AIDS\u00a0) and have an\u00a0infection, you may develop symptoms of\u00a0infection\u00a0and\u00a0inflammation\u00a0or worsening symptoms of an existing\u00a0infection when\u00a0treatment\u00a0with Tenofovir disoproxil Teva is started.\u00a0These symptoms may indicate that your body&#8217;s improved immune system is fighting an\u00a0infection.\u00a0Watch for signs of\u00a0inflammation\u00a0or\u00a0infection\u00a0during the first period after you start taking Tenofovir disoproxil Teva.\u00a0If you detect signs of\u00a0inflammation or\u00a0infection,\u00a0you should immediately inform your doctor.<br><br>In addition to opportunistic\u00a0infections, autoimmune disorders (conditions where the immune system attacks healthy body tissue) can also occur after you start taking medicines to treat\u00a0your\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection.\u00a0Autoimmune disorders may appear several months after treatment has begun.\u00a0If you notice any symptoms of\u00a0infection\u00a0or other symptoms such as muscle weakness, a weakness that starts in the hands or feet and moves to the trunk, palpitations, tremors, or hyperactivity, inform your doctor immediately to get the necessary treatment.<\/li><li>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are over 65.\u00a0Tenofovir disoproxil Teva has not been studied in patients over 65 years of age.\u00a0If you are older than that and have been prescribed Tenofovir disoproxil Teva, your doctor will closely monitor your treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenofovir disoproxil Teva tablets are&nbsp;<strong>suitable<\/strong>&nbsp;for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>HIV\u00a0-1-infected young people aged 12 to 18 years who weigh at least 35 kg and who have already been treated<\/strong>\u00a0with other\u00a0HIV\u00a0medicines which no longer have a satisfactory effect due to the development of resistance or which have caused\u00a0side effects.<\/li><li>HBV-infected young people aged 12 years up to 18 years who weigh at least 35 kg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenofovir disoproxil Teva tablets are&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;suitable for the following groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>HIV&nbsp;-1-infected children<\/strong>&nbsp;under 12 years of age<\/li><li><strong>HBV-infected children<\/strong>&nbsp;under 12 years of age.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For\u00a0dosage, see section 3,\u00a0<em>How to use Tenofovir disoproxil Teva.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might be using other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not stop taking any anti-HIV<\/strong>\u00a0medicine prescribed by your doctor when you start taking Tenofovir disoproxil Teva if you have both HBV and\u00a0HIV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are already taking other medicines containing tenofovir disoproxil or tenofovir alafenamide.&nbsp;Do not take Tenofovir disoproxil Teva with medicines containing adefovir dipivoxil (a medicine used to treat&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;B).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You must tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines that can damage your kidneys.<br><\/strong>Such drugs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>aminoglycosides, pentamidine, or vancomycin (against a bacterial\u00a0infection\u00a0)<\/li><li>amphotericin B (for fungal infection)<\/li><li>foscarnet, ganciclovir, or cidofovir (for viral infection)<\/li><li>interleukin-2\u00a0(for treating <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/getting-a-cancer-message\/\">cancer<\/a>)<\/li><li>adefovir dipivoxil (for HBV)<\/li><li>tacrolimus (drugs that suppress the immune system)<\/li><li>non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs, to relieve bone or muscle pain).<\/li><li>Medicines containing didanosine (against\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection\u00a0)<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>If you take Tenofovir disoproxil Teva together with antiviral medicines containing didanosine, the blood levels of didanosine may increase and the CD4 cell count may decrease.\u00a0Rare cases of pancreatitis and lactic acidosis (excess\u00a0lactic acid\u00a0in the blood), in some cases with a fatal outcome, have been reported during concomitant treatment with medicines containing tenofovir disoproxil and didanosine.\u00a0Your doctor will carefully consider whether you can be treated with a combination of tenofovir and didanosine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is also important that you tell your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are taking ledipasvir\/sofosbuvir, sofosbuvir\/velpatasvir or sofosbuvir\/velpatasvir\/voxilprevir to treat&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;C&nbsp;infection&nbsp;.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tenofovir disoproxil Teva with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take Tenofovir disoproxil Teva with food<\/strong>&nbsp;(eg a meal or a snack).<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If you have been taking Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/strong>\u00a0during your pregnancy, your doctor may ask you to have regular blood tests and other diagnostic tests to check the baby&#8217;s development.\u00a0For children of a\u00a0mother\u00a0who took NRTI drugs during pregnancy, the benefit of protection against\u00a0HIV\u00a0is greater than the risk of\u00a0side effects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For adult patients:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are a mother and you have HBV and your baby has received treatment to prevent the transmission of\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B at birth, you may be able to breastfeed your baby, but talk to your doctor first for more information<\/li><li>If you are an\u00a0HIV\u00a0-infected mother, you should not breastfeed your infant.\u00a0This is to avoid transmission of the\u00a0virus\u00a0et to the child through breast milk.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children and young people:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your baby has HBV, and her baby has received treatment to prevent transmission of\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B at birth, your baby may be able to breastfeed her baby but talk to your baby&#8217;s doctor first for more information.<\/li><li>If your child has\u00a0HIV, she should not breastfeed her infant to avoid transmission of the\u00a0virus\u00a0et to the baby through breast milk.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenofovir disoproxil Teva may cause dizziness.&nbsp;<strong>Do not drive, cycle or<\/strong>&nbsp;use tools or machines if you feel dizzy while taking Tenofovir disoproxil Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tenofovir disoproxil Teva contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) per\u00a0dose, i.e.\u00a0is almost sodium-free.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;<\/strong>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Adults:<\/strong>\u00a01 tablet a day with food (e.g. a meal or a snack).<\/li><li><strong>Adolescents aged 12 years up to 18 years weighing at least 35 kg:<\/strong>\u00a01 tablet a day with food (eg a meal or a snack).<\/li><li>If you have particular difficulty swallowing, you can crush the tablet with the tip of a spoon.\u00a0Then mix the powder with about 100 ml (half a glass) of water, orange juice, or grape juice and drink immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Always take the\u00a0dose\u00a0prescribed by your doctor<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure that the drug treatment is effective and to reduce the risk of developing\u00a0resistance\u00a0to the treatment.\u00a0Do not change the\u00a0dose\u00a0unless your doctor tells you to do so.<\/li><li><strong>If you are an adult and have kidney problems<\/strong>, your doctor may advise you to take Tenofovir disoproxil Teva less often.<\/li><li>If you have HBV, your doctor may offer you an\u00a0HIV\u00a0test to see if you have both HBV and\u00a0HIV.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the package leaflets of the other antiretroviral medicines for information on how to take these medicines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Tenofovir disoproxil Teva &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you accidentally take too many Tenofovir disoproxil Teva tablets, you may be at risk of possible\u00a0side effects\u00a0from this medicine (see section 4,\u00a0<em>Possible\u00a0side effects\u00a0)<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.\u00a0Take the medication packaging with you to the reception so that the healthcare staff can easily see which medication you have taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You mustn&#8217;t miss a\u00a0dose\u00a0of Tenofovir disoproxil Teva.\u00a0If you miss a\u00a0dose, calculate how long it has been since you should have taken it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If it is less than 12 hours<\/strong>\u00a0after the time the medicine is usually taken, take the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0as soon as possible, and then take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0at its regular time.<\/li><li><strong>If more than 12 hours<\/strong>\u00a0have passed since you should have taken your\u00a0dose, do not take the missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Wait and take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0at its regular time.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed tablet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you vomit within less than 1 hour after taking a\u00a0dose\u00a0of Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/strong>;\u00a0take another tablet.\u00a0You do not need to take another tablet if you vomit more than 1 hour after taking Tenofovir disoproxil Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Tenofovir disoproxil Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop using Tenofovir disoproxil Teva without first talking to your doctor.&nbsp;Stopping treatment with Tenofovir disoproxil Teva may result in a reduced effect of the treatment recommended by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B or a simultaneous\u00a0HIV\u00a0and\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B infection<\/strong>, you mustn&#8217;t stop Tenofovir disoproxil Teva treatment without first talking to your doctor.\u00a0Some patients&#8217; blood tests or symptoms have shown that their\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0has worsened after stopping treatment with Tenofovir disoproxil Teva.\u00a0You may need to provide blood samples for several months after the end of treatment.\u00a0In patients with advanced liver disease or\u00a0cirrhosis, stopping treatment is not recommended as this may lead to a worsening of your hepatitis infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Talk to your doctor before you stop taking Tenofovir disoproxil Teva for any reason, especially if you experience any\u00a0side effects\u00a0or have another illness.<\/li><li>Immediately inform the doctor of any new or unexpected symptoms that appear after stopping treatment;\u00a0especially symptoms that you usually associate with your\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B\u00a0infection.<\/li><li>Consult a doctor before you start using Tenofovir disoproxil Teva again.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During\u00a0HIV\u00a0treatment, weight gain and increased levels of\u00a0lipids\u00a0and\u00a0glucose\u00a0in the blood may occur.\u00a0This is partly related to restored health and lifestyle, but in the case of blood lipids, there can sometimes be a connection with HIV\u00a0drugs.\u00a0Your doctor will do tests to find such changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any serious side effects: inform your doctor immediately<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Lactic acidosis<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>deep, rapid breathing<\/li><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.<\/li><li>If you think you may have\u00a0lactic acidosis, you should immediately contact a doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are&nbsp;<strong>less common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>pain in the stomach<\/strong><\/li><li>damage to the kidney (renal tubule cells)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are&nbsp;<strong>rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>kidney inflammation, that you&nbsp;<strong>urinate a lot&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>and feel thirsty<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>changes in urine<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/back-hurts\/\">back pain<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;caused by kidney problems, including&nbsp;kidney failure<\/li><li>decreased bone hardness (causing&nbsp;<strong>bone pain<\/strong>&nbsp;and sometimes leading to&nbsp;fractures&nbsp;), which may occur due to damage to the kidney (to the renal tubule cells).<\/li><li><strong>fatty liver<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If you think you may have any of the serious side effects\u00a0mentioned above, talk to your doctor.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most common&nbsp;side&nbsp;effects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are&nbsp;<strong>very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 in 10 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, skin rash, feeling weak<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Test results can also indicate:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>lowered phosphate level in the blood<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are&nbsp;<strong>common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache, stomach pain, feeling tired, feeling bloated, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/flatulence\/\">flatulence<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Test results can also indicate:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>liver problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are&nbsp;<strong>less common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>muscle breakdown, muscle pain, or muscle weakness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Test results can also indicate:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>lowered potassium levels in the blood<\/li><li>increased creatinine level in the blood<\/li><li>pancreatic disorders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The breakdown of muscles, reduced bone hardness (which causes bone pain and sometimes leads to\u00a0fractures\u00a0), muscle pain, muscle weakness, and lowered\u00a0potassium\u00a0or phosphate levels in the blood can occur due to damage to the kidney (to the kidney tubule cells).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are&nbsp;<strong>rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pain in the stomach (abdomen) caused by inflammation of the liver<\/li><li>swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Tenofovir 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