tenofovir disoproxil fumarate(Viread)
Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI)
Pronunciation
/tɛˈnɒfəvɪr/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
- Brand names
- Viread
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take once daily with or without food.
- Monitor renal function and phosphate periodically.
- Report bone pain, muscle weakness, decreased urine output.
- Do not discontinue without provider guidance (HBV flare risk).
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