Tafero EM Tablet is a fixed-dose combination antiretroviral medication used primarily for the treatment and prevention of HIV infection.

Brand Name: Tafero EM

Composition: Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide

Mechanism of Action:
Emtricitabine: Prevents viral RNA from being converted to DNA by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme. Like emtricitabine, tenofovir alafenamide works against HIV by blocking the virus's ability to replicate by inhibiting reverse transcriptase.

Uses:

HIV Infection

Dosage and Administration:

One tablet taken once a day, with or without food, is the usual dosage.

Side Effects:

• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Cough
• Insomnia
• Liver Function Abnormalities
• Allergic Reactions

Safety Advise:

Kidney  

Monitor kidney function regularly, as Tafero can cause nephrotoxicity. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

Monitor liver function regularly, as Tafero can cause liver impairement. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

Tafero should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed, Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Breast Feeding  

Using Tafero while nursing is most likely dangerous. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Alcohol  

Tafero should not be taken with alcohol. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Storage:

Store Tafero Tablet at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Keep the tablets in the original packaging to protect them from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Refereences:

1.    Deeks ED. Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide: a review in HIV-1 infection. Drugs. 2018 Nov;78(17):1817-28.

2.   Ambrosioni J, Rojas Liévano J, Berrocal L, Inciarte A, de la Mora L, González-Cordón A, Martínez-Rebollar M, Laguno M, Torres B, Ugarte A, Chivite I. Real-life experience with bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide in a large reference clinical centre. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2022 Apr 1;77(4):1133-9.

3.  Squillace N, Ricci E, Maggi P, Taramasso L, Menzaghi B, De Socio GV, Piconi S, Maurizio Celesia B, Orofino G, Sarchi E, Pellicanò GF. Real-life safety of emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide/bictegravir. PLoS One. 2023 Aug 9;18(8):e0289132.

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Marketer details

Name: Hetero Drugs Ltd

Address: 7-2-A2, Hetero Corporate, Industrial Estates, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 018. Telangana, INDIA

Country of origin: India