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Vemlidy Information

Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate) is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis B infection, a viral infection of the liver in adults. Hepatitis B is caused by an infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Vemlidy works by blocking the virus from making more copies of itself in the body. This may help lower the amount of HBV in your body and reduce the infection.

Vemlidy Side Effects

The most common side effects of Vemlidy may include nausea; depressed mood; sleep problems; headache; abdominal pain; feeling tired; diarrhea; vomiting; rash; flatulence; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (angioedema) and hives (urticaria). Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Kidney problems (little or no urination, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath);
• Liver problems (swelling around your midsection, upper stomach pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice);
• Signs of a new infection (fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cold sores, cough, wheezing, diarrhea, weight loss);
• Swelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroid), menstrual changes, impotence;
• Sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or unusual bleeding;
• Trouble speaking or swallowing, problems with balance or eye movement, weakness or prickly feeling.

Vemlidy Precautions

Do not use Vemlidy if you are allergic to Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate or to any other ingredients in this medication. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you are taking any other medicines that contain tenofovir alafenamide; any other medicines that contain tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or of you are taking Adefovir; have any other health problems, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection; have severe liver problems (hepatotoxicity) with an enlarged (hepatomegaly) and fatty liver (steatosis); have kidney problems; have lactic acid in the blood (lactic acidosis); are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Vemlidy and other medications. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Taking Vemlidy will not prevent you from passing hepatitis B to other people.

Do I need a prescription to order Vemlidy?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Vemlidy.