Introduction of TAFICITA 200/25MG TABLET:

TAFICITA 200/25MG
TABLET is a combination of Tenofovir alafenamide and Emtricitabine which
belongs to the group of medicines called antiretroviral drugs. It is used in
adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and older) along with other medicines to
manage human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) infection.

It can also be
used to reduce the risk of getting HIV infection in adult and adolescent men
who have intercourse with men. HIV targets the immune system and weakens your
defence against many infections that people with healthy immune systems can
fight off.

As the virus
destroys and impairs the function of immune cells, infected individuals
gradually become immunodeficient and reach the most advanced stage of HIV
infection called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It may present with
the symptoms of any other infection like fever, throat pain, extreme tiredness,
weight loss, muscle pain, etc.

During course of
the management your doctor might take regular blood tests to avoid any untoward
side effects. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking TAFICITA 200/25MG TABLET
as it may cause bone problems.

TAFICITA 200/25MG
TABLET is not suitable for use in children and adolescents (aged less than 11
years). Before taking TAFICITA 200/25MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have
any flu-like illness, kidney, heart or liver problems, hepatitis B or other
sexually transmitted infections.

TAFICITA 200/25MG
TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women only if advised by the
doctor. Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking TAFICITA 200/25MG TABLET
as it can pass into breast milk. The most common side effects of taking
TAFICITA 200/25MG TABLET are nausea, headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, stomach
pain and tiredness. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects
worsen.

Uses of TAFICITA 200/25MG TABLET:

• Manage human
  immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) infection (in adults and adolescents
  (aged 12 years and older) along with other medicines)
• Reduces the
  risk of getting HIV infection (in adult and adolescent men who have
  intercourse with men)

How to use TAFICITA
200/25MG TABLET:

Take TAFICITA
200/25MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass
of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the
correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and
disease condition.