Tenolam AR Kit Tablet

Tenolam AR Kit tablet contains the active substances Atazanavir, Lamivudine, Ritonavir, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, which are antiretroviral medicines. This medication is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. As a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), it works by inhibiting HIV reverse transcriptase, an enzyme essential for viral replication. This tablet has not been studied in patients aged over 65 years.

Do not use Tenolam AR Kit tablet if you have experienced allergic reactions to Atazanavir, Lamivudine, Ritonavir, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, or any ingredients in this medicine. During treatment with Atazanavir, Lamivudine, Ritonavir, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, your doctor may periodically monitor your blood counts, bone mineral density, cardiac function, liver function, and kidney parameters to prevent serious complications.

Inform your doctor of any previous history of heart failure (PR prolongation), hypersensitivity reactions (toxic skin eruptions or Stevens-Johnson syndrome), pancreatitis, bone disease (osteonecrosis—death of bone tissue), fractures, liver conditions (chronic hepatitis B or C), or kidney problems. Patients using this medicine may develop immune reconstitution syndrome, diabetes mellitus, abnormal fat distribution, and hyperglycemia. Tenolam AR Kit tablet should not be given to patients with existing kidney problems.

If you have lactose intolerance, inform your doctor before starting treatment. Notify your doctor if you are planning pregnancy or suspect you may be pregnant. Breastfeeding is not recommended due to the potential risk of HIV transmission from mother to child.

Treatment of HIV infection

Atazanavir and Ritonavir inhibit the viral enzyme protease. Lamivudine and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate inhibit the enzyme reverse transcriptase; inhibition of these enzymes blocks the reproduction of the virus and prevents the release of viral particles in the body to treat the HIV infection.

Tenolam AR Kit tablet are film-coated tablets. The usual recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet every day, with or without food. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person. Do not crush, chew or break the tablet.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious: Pancreas problems Kidney damage Deep, rapid breathing Drowsiness Nausea, vomiting Lactic acidosis (excess lactic acid) Infection Increased liver enzymes Common: Headache Stomach pain Tiredness Bloating, flatulence Low phosphate levels in the blood Diarrhea Dizziness Joint pain Sickness Rash Weakness

Inform your doctor about your underlying infections. If you have advanced HIV (AIDS), you may develop signs of infection and inflammation or worsen the signs of an existing infection once treatment is started. Report your doctor for side effects. It is very mandatory to tell your medical professional if you are consuming other medicines that may damage your kidneys. Always consume the dose recommended by your doctor. Tenolam AR Kit tablet does not reduce the risk of passing on HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination. You must continue the medication to avoid this complication. Most patients experience asymptomatic increases in hyperbilirubinemia (increase in bilirubin).