Drug reference
tenofovir alafenamide
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Hepatits Viruses)
Mechanism of action
Tenofovir alafenamide (AF) is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) and a phosphonamidate prodrug of tenofovir Compared with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF, Viread), tenofovir AF is a more targeted form of tenofovir that has demonstrated high antiviral efficacy at a dose that is 10 times lower than tenofovir DF, as well
Common side effects
- Headache
- Cough
- Bone mineral density decline
- Abdominal pain
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is tenofovir alafenamide?
tenofovir alafenamide belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does tenofovir alafenamide work?
Tenofovir alafenamide (AF) is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) and a phosphonamidate prodrug of tenofovir Compared with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF, Viread), tenofovir AF is a more targeted form of tenofovir that has demonstrated high antiviral efficacy at a dose that is 10 times lower than tenofovir DF, as well
What are the common side effects of tenofovir alafenamide?
Headache, Cough, Bone mineral density decline, Abdominal pain
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