A brief discussion on Hepbest 25 mg Indication: The HEPBEST is used for the treatment of HIV-1 infection and chronic hepatitis B. For the HIV-1 infection, this drug (tenofovir) is indicated together with the other antiretroviral agents for those patients who are two years of age and older. For chronic hepatitis B patients, the hepbest 25 mg is recommended for patients 12 years of age and older. The HEPBEST helps in order to block the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, a kind of chemical in the body (enzyme) that is required for HIV-1 in order to multiply. The hepbest Ip lowers the amount of HIV-1 in the blood (called viral load) and may help in order to increase the number of T cells (called CD4 cells). Lowering the level of the HIV-1 in the blood may lower the probability of death or infections that may happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections). HepBest Side Effects: The most commonly reported side effects include: •
nausea
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rash
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diarrhea
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headache
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pain
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depression
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weakness
Severe side effects may occur as an enlarged liver and high blood lactate. Dosage: HepBest can be taken without regard to food. Administration of the hepbest 25mg Ip with a high fat meal increased tenofovir AUC by approximately 40% and Cmax by approximately 14%. However, taking this drug with a light meal did not have a significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of the tenofovir. Who should not consume HEPBEST: Avoid the consumption of this medication if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking the HEPBEST: Inform your healthcare professional: •
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant: The effects of tenofovir 25 mg on pregnant women or their unborn babies are unspecified.
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If you are breast-feeding: Avoid breast-feeding if you are consuming tenofovir 25 mg. Do not breastfeed if you have HIV. If you are a female who has or will have a baby, interact with your doctor about the finest way in order to feed your baby. If your baby is not already carrying HIV, the little bit chances are that the baby may get HIV through breast-feeding.