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Tenolam Tablet
Manufactured byHETERO HEALTHCARE LTD
ContainsTenofovir (300 mg) + Lamivudine (300 mg)
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Description
Tenolam Tablet is a combination of Tenofovir and Lamivudine. It is an antiviral medicine used for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (a condition that occurs when the virus attacks the immune system and interferes with your body's ability to fight infections or diseases).
Tenolam Tablet will not cure HIV infection, but it will delay the progression of a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other HIV-related conditions. This medicine works by preventing the virus from multiplying.
Tenolam Tablet shows common side effects such as rash, pain, diarrhoea, headache or depressed mood. These side effects usually subside with time. However, consult your doctor for further assistance if they persist or worsen.
Tenolam Tablet can be taken with or without food. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your doctor as it may cause a risk of re-infection which can be challenging to treat in the future. Complete the treatment even if you start feeling better. Follow the instructions given by your doctor about the dose and duration of the treatment.
Tenolam Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It should be taken with caution if you have a pancreas (an organ near the stomach that helps in the digestion of food), liver or kidney condition, or low mineral density.
Tenolam Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy after consulting your doctor. You are advised not to breastfeed if you are infected with HIV-1 to avoid any transmission to your baby. It should be given to children or adults with at least 35 kg weight.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Tenolam Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Tenolam Tablet
Fever
Diarrhoea
Headache
Fatigue
Depression
Muscle pain
Sore throat
Cough
Chest tightness
Rash
Lactic Acidosis
Uses of Tenolam Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
HIV infection
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a viral infection which attacks the immune system of your body. In this infection, your body lost the ability to fight infections which can lead to a life-threatening condition known as Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Tenolam Tablet along with other antiretroviral medicines is used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required for Tenolam Tablet to show its effect is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time for which Tenolam Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Tenolam Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Tenolam Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can harm your developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Tenolam Tablet not is recommended for use while breastfeeding. Also, women with HIV infection are not recommended to breastfeed as the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be passed to the baby through breastmilk.
Allergy
Avoid taking Tenolam Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Tenolam Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can harm your developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Tenolam Tablet not is recommended for use while breastfeeding. Also, women with HIV infection are not recommended to breastfeed as the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be passed to the baby through breastmilk.
General warnings
Immune reconstitution syndrome
Immune reconstitution syndrome is a condition in which your immune system becomes hyperactive leading to swelling in the body. It usually occurs in the first six months of treatment of HIV/AIDS. Tenolam Tablet can lead to immune reconstitution syndrome. Consult your doctor in such a case and follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
Lactic acidosis
Tenolam Tablet should be used with caution due to the increased risk of lactic acidosis (increased level of lactic acid in the blood). Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately.
Decreased bone mineral density
Tenolam Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause a decrease in bone mineral density (amount of bone mineral in your bones).
Fat redistribution
Tenolam Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause fat gain or fat loss in the body. It may result in central obesity, buffalo hump (excess fat behind the neck), peripheral wasting (difficulty in moving an arm or leg or making any movement), facial wasting (fat loss in the cheeks and temples), breast enlargement, and cushingoid appearance (extra fat build up on the sides of the face and weight gain). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Hepatitis B
Inform your doctor if you have a history of Hepatitis B infection (swelling in the liver caused to due a viral infection) as the infection may re-appear after completion of the treatment with Tenolam Tablet. Your doctor will suggest tests for frequent monitoring of your liver function.
Missed Dose
Do not miss the dose of Tenolam Tablet. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Tenolam Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Cisplatin
Gentamicin
Atazanavir
Darunavir
Disease interactions
Kidney dysfunction
Tenolam Tablet should be taken with extreme caution if you have a kidney condition. Your doctor will do more frequent monitoring of your kidney function and will do dose adjustments for the safer use of medicine.
Liver impairment
Tenolam Tablet should be taken with extreme caution if you have a liver condition. Your doctor will do more frequent monitoring of your liver function.
Pancreatitis
Tenolam Tablet should be taken with extreme caution as it can lead to pancreatitis (swelling in the liver). Your doctor may discontinue the medicine if you experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, increased triglycerides (bad fat), decreased calcium, increased amylase (an enzyme that converts food into simple sugar) level or high as well as low sugar level.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Tenolam Tablet with or without food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
It should not be taken for more than recommended dose.
Take the medicine as directed by your doctor.
Take it at the same time every day for the ease of remembering.
Consult your doctor if you do not feel better even after completing the course of treatment.
Do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor as it can increase the chances of reinfection which may be challenging to treat in the future.
Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney and liver function.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Tenolam Tablet is a combination of Tenofovir and Lamivudine. It works by stopping the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying. This helps in reducing the chances of the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by HIV and other HIV-related illnesses.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antiviral combinations
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Jan 2023
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