Tenofovir (known as Viread)

Generic name: Tenofovir

Brand names: Viread

Class: NtRTIs (Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors)

Side-effects:

Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, low blood phosphate levels, weakness, rash, headache, stomach pains, fatigue, bloating, flatulence
Rare: Kidney problems, bone thinning

Dosage:

300mg once a day

Notes:

Take with food.

This article was last reviewed on 19/12/2011 by T. Kelaart.

Date due for the next review: 30/9/2014.

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