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Truvada, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Truvada has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Truvada. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Truvada side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Truvada are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Truvada is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Truvada's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Truvada is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Truvada are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Truvada may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Truvada, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Truvada is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Truvada safe for pregnant women?
Truvada is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Truvada safe during breastfeeding?
Truvada may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Truvada on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Truvada on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Truvada on the Liver?
Side effects of Truvada rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Truvada on the Heart?
Truvada may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Truvada should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Truvada unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Truvada habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Truvada has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Truvada
Taking Truvada with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Truvada
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Truvada as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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