Tenofovir - te-NOE-fo-veer is using, in combination with other medication, in the treat of the infection causing by the human immunodeficiency virus - HIV. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome - AIDS.
Tenofovir will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it may help keep HIV from reproducing which may slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Tenofovir will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this drug may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.