Ricovir

Ricovir

tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Manufacturer:

Mylan Healthcare

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Indications/Uses
In combination w/ other antiretroviral agents for HIV-1 infections in adult & paed patients ≥12 yr. Chronic hepatitis B in adults.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult HIV-1 or chronic hepatitis B 300 mg once daily. Renal impairment CrCl ≥50 mL/min 300 mg every 24 hr, CrCl 30-49 mL/min 300 mg every 48 hr, CrCl 10-29 mL/min 300 mg every 72-96 hr. Hemodialysis patient 300 mg every 7 days or after total of approx 12 hr of dialysis.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Concurrent use w/ fixed-dose combination tab containing tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or adefovir dipivoxil. Childn <12 yr.
Special Precautions
Perform HIV or HBV Ab test prior to therapy. Immunosuppressed patients or those receiving immunosuppressive regimens, orthotrophic liver transplant patients & patients co-infected w/ HCV or hepatitis D virus. Lactic acidosis or severe hepatomegaly w/ steatosis; known risk factors for liver disease. Avoid concurrent or recent use of nephrotoxic agent. Not recommended w/ co-administration of didanosine. Not to be used in combination w/ emtricitabine/tenofovir- or efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir-containing prep. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Renal impairment including acute renal failure & Fanconi syndrome. Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception. Pregnancy. Not to be used during lactation. Childn <12 yr. Elderly >65 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Hypophosphataemia; dizziness; diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting. Flatulence.
Drug Interactions
Increased conc w/ cidofovir. Increased AUC w/ lopinavir/ritonavir. Increased mean AUC of didanosine. Decreased atazanavir conc. Increased exposure w/ atazanavir/ritonavir. Enhanced biovailability w/ food.
MIMS Class
Antivirals
ATC Classification
J05AF07 - tenofovir disoproxil ; Belongs to the class of nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of viral infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Ricovir FC tab 300 mg
Packing/Price
30's
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