Description
Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) is a prescription medication used to treat hepatitis B virus in adults and children who are at least 12 years of age and have compensated liver disease.
Vemlidy comes in 25 mg tablets for oral administration.
Directions
Take Vemlidy exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Carefully read the information for safe use that accompanies your prescription. Do not hesitate to reach out to your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you may have.
The recommended dose is to take one tablet by mouth once daily. Take with food.
Store Vemlidy below 30°C (86°F) and away from children’s reach.
Ingredients
Tenofovir alafenamide is the active ingredient in each Vemlidy tablet. Inactive ingredients include croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide.
Contraindications
There are no contraindications, or reasons why a person cannot take Vemlidy, per the most recent Prescribing Information. However, patients should consult with their doctor about a treatment regimen that's best for them.
Cautions
- Vemlidy contains the following FDA Boxed Warning:
- Discontinuing hepatitis B treatment may worsen hepatitis B. Patients who stop taking Vemlidy should receive close monitoring of their liver function. Resumption of hepatitis B treatment may be required.
- Before you start treatment with Vemlidy, talk to your doctor about:
- All the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take
- Your allergies
- Your current health problems and past medical history
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Vemlidy by itself should not be used to treat HIV-1 infection.
- New or worsening kidney problems may occur.
- Lactic acidosis and severe liver enlargement may occur.
Side Effects
The most common Vemlidy side effect is headache. However, other side effects may also occur. Contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that bother you or won’t go away.
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Reference
- Vemlidy. Foster City, CA: Gilead Sciences, Inc.; 2022.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
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