Ricovir: Side Effects & Dosing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Indications/Uses

HIV-1 infection in combination w/ other antiretrovirals.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult >18 yr 1 tab once daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Moderate or severe renal impairment. Monitor renal function. Avoid concomitant nephrotoxic drugs. Antiretroviral-experienced patients harbouring K65R mutation strains. Decrease in bone mineral density. Co-infection w/ hepatitis B or C. Risk factors for liver disease & hepatic steatosis. Lipodystrophy. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <18 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Hypophosphataemia, dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain.

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Drug Interactions

Cidofovir, didanosine, atazanavir.

MIMS Class

Antivirals

ATC Classification

J05AF07 - tenofovir disoproxil ; Belongs to the class of nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of viral infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ricovir FC tab 300 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Ricovir

tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Manufacturer:

Viatris GmbH & Co

Distributor:

Atlanta Medicare