Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet
bottle of 30.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Tenofovir Alafenamide (25mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Take it with food as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. It is important to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Common side effects of this medicine include headache, diarrhea, nausea, joint pain, abdominal pain, and indigestion. Please consult your doctor if it persists for a longer duration. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.
Samhep-TAF 25mg 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.
Does Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet prevent transmission of HIV-1 or HBV to others?
Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet may reduce the risk of transmitting HIV-1, but the chance still exists. However, for HBV infection, there is no evidence that it reduces the risk of virus transfer to others. Therefore, patients with both HIV-1 and HBV infection should practice safe sex and refrain from sharing contaminated needles.
Is Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet safe?
Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet is generally considered safe when taken at the prescribed dose and duration by your healthcare professional. Always take it exactly as directed and report any side effects that might arise to your doctor.
How should I take Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet?
Take Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet at the prescribed dose and duration by your healthcare professional. It is advisable to take it with meals or immediately after a meal for optimal efficacy. However, taking it without food does not affect its effectiveness. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
How long do I need to take Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet for HBV infection?
Treatment duration depends on the severity of HBV infection, and will require periodic blood tests to monitor viral load and T cell count. Your healthcare professional determines the appropriate treatment duration based on these results. In some cases, long-term treatment may be necessary.
What should I do if I experience vomiting after taking Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet?
If you experience vomiting within an hour of taking Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet, take another tablet. However, if vomiting occurs after more than one hour, you don't need to take another dose. Consult your doctor if you experience repeated vomiting or if it persists for a prolonged duration.
What should I do if I forget to take Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet within 12 hours of your usual time, take it with food as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. However, if it has been more than 12 hours since you last took the medicine and it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule.
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. Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- Take it with food as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Samhep-TAF 25mg 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.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Samhep-TAF 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Samhep-TAF 25mg 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.
