Viread (Tenofovir)

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Brand Name: Viread

Generic Name: Tenofovir

Manufacturer/Agent: Gilead Sciences Inc

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 300mg

Pack size: 30

Trade Price: KES 2,140.00

Retail Price: @ KES 95.11

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Class: Antiretrovirals (Anti-infectives)

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Indications/Uses: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in hiv infection, with other agents; 200mg tid or 300mg bd. prevention of infection after needlesticks.

Interactions: May decrease atazanavir therapeutic effect. lopinavir/ritonavir may increase tenofovir plasma levels.

Side Effects: Asthenia,rash,diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting,myalgia,weight loss.

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