Hepbest 25mg (30 tablets/box)

Indications

• Use in conjunction with other antiretroviral agents (should not be used alone) in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults.
• Post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV infection (occupational exposure or nonoccupational exposure) in individuals associated with a risk for transmission of the virus.
• Treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to tenofovir alafenamide or any ingredient in the formulation

Compositon/Ingredients

Dosage and administration

• Treatment of HIV infection: 1 tablet once daily, in conjunction with other antiretrovirals.
• Post-exposure prophylaxis following occupational exposure to HIV (preferably within hours rather than days and continued for 4 weeks, if tolerated): 1 tablet once daily in conjunction with other antiretrovirals (usually in conjunction with lamivudine or emtricitabine).
• Post-exposure prophylaxis following nonoccupational exposure to HIV (preferably within 72 hours and continued for 28 days): 1 tablet once daily in conjunction with at least 2 other antiretrovirals.
• Treatment of chronic hepatitis B: The recommended dosage is 1 tablet once daily past 48 weeks.

Precaution

Adipogenic effects and bone effects has been reported with antiretroviral therapy.

Discontinue using when hepatomegaly, raised quickly aminotransferase, lactic acidosis. Hepatic function should be closely monitored follow up for at least several months after tenofovir is discontinued.

Tenofovir alafenamide should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. The use of tenofovir alafenamide in women of childbearing potential must be accompanied by the use of effective contraception. It is recommended that mothers being treated with tenofovir alafenamide do not breast-feed their infants. As a general rule, it is recommended that HIV infected women do not breast-feed their infants in order to avoid transmission of HIV to the infant.

Patients should be aware of how they react to drug before driving or operating machinery.

Storage

Store at temperature below 30°C, protect from light.