Vemlidy

Generic name: Tenofovir Alafenamide
Drug class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)

Usage of Vemlidy

Vemlidy is a prescription antiviral medicine that prevents the hepatitis B virus from multiplying in your body.

Vemlidy is used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection in adults and children 12 years of age and older with stable (compensated) liver disease.

Vemlidy may lower the amount of HBV in your body and may improve the condition of your liver.

It is not known if Vemlidy is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age.

Vemlidy side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Vemlidy: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Mild symptoms of lactic acidosis may worsen over time, and this condition can be fatal. Get emergency medical help if you have: unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, vomiting, fast/slow or irregular heartbeats, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or unusual bleeding;

kidney problems - little or no urination, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath; or

liver problems - swelling around your midsection, upper stomach pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Tenofovir can affect your immune system (even weeks or months after you've used this medicine). Tell your doctor if you have:

signs of a new infection - fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cold sores, cough, wheezing, diarrhea, weight loss;

trouble speaking or swallowing, problems with balance or eye movement, weakness or prickly feeling; or

swelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroid), menstrual changes, impotence.

Common Vemlidy side effects may include:

stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;

fever, pain;

weakness, dizziness;

headache;

depressed mood;

itching, rash; or

sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Vemlidy

You should not take Vemlidy if you are allergic to tenofovir.

Do not take Vemlidy together with adefovir (Hepsera), or with combination medicines that contain tenofovir (Atripla, Biktarvy, Cimduo, Complera, Descovy, Genvoya, Odefsey, Stribild, Symfi, or Truvada).

To make sure Vemlidy is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

liver disease (especially hepatitis B if you also have HIV);

HIV (if you are taking tenofovir to treat hepatitis B);

kidney disease; or

low bone mineral density.

You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. Ask your doctor about your risk.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, and use your medications properly to control your infection.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Vemlidy. Ask your doctor about any risk.

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How to use Vemlidy

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Hepatitis B:

Tenofovir alafenamide: 25 mg orally once a day Use: For the treatment of chronic HBV infection in adults with compensated liver disease.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Chronic Hepatitis B:

Tenofovir alafenamide: 25 mg orally once a day

Use: For the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with compensated liver disease.

Warnings

If you have hepatitis B, it may become active or get worse after you stop using Vemlidy. You may need frequent liver function tests for several months.

Do not stop using Vemlidy without first talking to your doctor. If you have ever had hepatitis B, stopping treatment with tenofovir can cause acute exacerbations of hepatitis B. You will need frequent blood tests to check your liver function.

Vemlidy is not recommended in patients with end stage renal disease.

Tenofovir alafenamide (Vemlidy) is used to treat patients with chronic hepatitis B. Tenofovir disoproxil (Viread) is used to treat HIV-1 infection and chronic hepatitis B.

What other drugs will affect Vemlidy

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Tenofovir can harm your kidneys, especially if you also use certain medicines for infections, cancer, osteoporosis, organ transplant rejection, high blood pressure, or pain or arthritis (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).

Many drugs can interact with tenofovir. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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