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Introduction To Synflovir Tablet
Synflovir Tablet is used to treat HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Synflovir Tablet is not a cure for HIV/AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It may also be used to prevent HIV infection in some people at high risk. This medicine is best taken with food. It is used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. Taking these medicines regularly at the right time greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, trouble sleeping, headache, and rash. These are usually not serious but inform your doctor if they bother you or will not go away. It can also increase the risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) if you take it for a long time. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor. Some people may put on weight while taking medicines to treat HIV/AIDS.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease or bone problems. While taking it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts, liver function, and kidney function. Since this medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness, do not drive until you know how it affects you. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
Uses of Synflovir Tablet
- Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Benefits of Synflovir Tablet
Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a serious liver infection that has been
there for at least 6 months and is still not cured. Synflovir Tablet helps treat
this infection effectively. It lowers the chances of complications, such as
new infections, and improves one’s quality of life. If this infection is not
treated, it can lead to severe liver damage, which can cause other life-
threatening problems, such as liver failure, or may be fatal also.
Side effects of Synflovir 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 Tenocruz
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rash
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Increased transaminase level in blood
- Decreased phosphate level in blood
How to use Synflovir 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. Synflovir Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Synflovir Tablet works
Synflovir Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Synflovir Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Synflovir Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
- You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
Safety Advice
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Synflovir Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Synflovir 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.
BreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Synflovir Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Synflovir Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Is drinking alcohol while taking Synflovir Tablet safe?
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Synflovir Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Synflovir Tablet?
Synflovir Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Synflovir Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
Synflovir Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Synflovir Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Synflovir Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
Synflovir Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Synflovir Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does Synflovir Tablet prevent passing of HIV-1 and HBV to others?
In case of HIV-1 infection, Synflovir Tablet may reduce the risk of passing the virus to others, but the chances of infecting others still persist. However, in case of HBV infection, Synflovir Tablet has not proven to reduce risk of transferring the virus to others. Therefore, the patients of both HIV-1 infection and HBV infection should practice safe sex and should not share dirty needles.
Q. Is Synflovir Tablet safe?
Synflovir Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. How should I take Synflovir Tablet?
You should take Synflovir Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Synflovir Tablet works best when taken with meals or just afterwards. However, taking it without food does not reduce its effectiveness. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.
Q. For how long do I need to take Synflovir Tablet for HBV infection?
Duration of treatment will depend on the severity of HBV infection. You will need to take periodic blood tests to keep a check on the viral load and number of T cells. Your doctor will then decide the duration of the medicine accordingly. In some cases, treatment is required life long.
Q. I vomited after taking Synflovir Tablet. What should I do?
Take another tablet of Synflovir Tablet if you vomit within 1 hour of taking it. If you vomit after more than an hour of taking Synflovir Tablet, then you need not take another tablet. Consult your doctor if you have vomiting every time you take Synflovir Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration.
Q. What should I do if I forget to take Synflovir Tablet?
If you forget to take Synflovir Tablet within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, you should take Synflovir Tablet with food as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Synflovir Tablet by more than 12 hours and it is almost time for the next dose, you should not take the missed dose and simply resume the usual dosing schedule.
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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