Forstavir EM Tablet

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Forstavir EM Tablet

30 Tablet in 1 Strip
₹ 1272
30 TABLET | 1 Strip
₹ 1272
207 people have bought this recently

Forstavir Em Information

Forstavir Em is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Forstavir Em have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Forstavir Em is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Forstavir Em also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Dizziness. Normally, these side effects of Forstavir Em are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Forstavir Em is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Forstavir Em's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Forstavir Em is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions.

Besides this, Forstavir Em may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Forstavir Em, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Forstavir Em Benefits & Uses

Forstavir Em is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Forstavir Em Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Emtricitabine (600 mg), Tenofovir (300 mg), Efavirenz (200 mg)/Tablet
Adult
  • Disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Emtricitabine (600 mg), Tenofovir (300 mg), Efavirenz (200 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric
  • Disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Emtricitabine (600 mg), Tenofovir (300 mg), Efavirenz (200 mg)/Tablet

Forstavir Em Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Forstavir Em safe for pregnant women?


    Forstavir EM should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Forstavir Em safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Forstavir EM. It should only be taken after medical advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Forstavir Em on the Kidneys?


    In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Forstavir EM on kidneys.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Forstavir Em on the Liver?


    Side effects of Forstavir EM on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Forstavir Em on the Heart?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Forstavir EM on heart. So it is not known whether taking Forstavir EM will cause side effects on heart or not.

    Unknown


Severe Interaction of Forstavir Em with Other Drugs

Forstavir Em should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Forstavir Em Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Forstavir Em unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Forstavir Em

  • Is this Forstavir Em habit forming or addictive?


    Forstavir Em is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Forstavir Em, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Forstavir Em can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Forstavir Em is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Forstavir Em in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Forstavir Em Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Forstavir Em


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Forstavir Em, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Forstavir Em


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Forstavir Em with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Emtriva®(emtricitabine)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1179

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 803-804

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Viread® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sustiva® (efavirenz)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 481-483

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 809-810

Package Leaflet Information For The User [Internet]: Emtriva 200 mg hard capsules Emtricitabine. Gilead Sciences Ireland UC

Package Leaflet Information For The User [Internet]: Tenofovir disoproxil 245 mg film-coated tablets. Accord Healthcare Limited

Package leaflet Information for the patient [Internet]: Efavirenz 600 mg Film-coated Tablets. Mylan



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