Emfovir Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It helps to control HIV infection so your immune system can work better.

Emfovir Tablet is a combination of two anti-HIV medicines: Emfovir Tablet1 and Emfovir Tablet2.

Uses of Emfovir Tablet

HIV infection

Benefits of Emfovir Tablet

In HIV infection

Emfovir 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 Emfovir Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Emfovir

Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Depression
Rash
Dizziness
Fatigue
Vomiting
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Weakness
Allergic reaction
Abnormal dreams
Decreased phosphate level in blood
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Increased triglyceride level in blood
Abdominal pain
Weight loss
Increased transaminase level in blood
Increased glucose level in blood
Elevated levels of serum amylase
Increased lipase in the blood
Elevated creatinine kinase

How to use Emfovir Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Emfovir Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Emfovir Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Emfovir Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Emfovir Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Emfovir Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Emfovir Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emfovir Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Emfovir Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Emfovir Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Emfovir Tablet

₹65.0/Tablet

Tenof EM Tablet

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₹51.33/tablet

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₹68.3/tablet

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₹83.67/tablet

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Tentide EM Tablet

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₹33.33/tablet

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Quick tips

Emfovir Tablet

Emfovir Tablet is a combination of two medicines which slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections.
It may also be used for preventing HIV and should be started within 72 hours of exposure to HIV.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
Emfovir Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
Always practice safe sex while taking Emfovir Tablet. Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
It may cause weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

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