Viread

Before taking this medicine

The supplied FDA label lists no contraindications for Viread. However, important precautions apply: Viread can cause new or worsening kidney problems, including acute kidney failure and Fanconi syndrome. Avoid use with medicines that can damage the kidneys, including those used recently. People with hepatitis B should be offered HIV antibody testing before starting Viread. In people with HIV, with or without hepatitis B, Viread should only be used as part of an appropriate combination HIV treatment regimen. Bone mineral density may decrease. Bone density assessment should be considered for people with a history of fractures caused by weakened bones or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss. Immune reconstitution syndrome, an inflammatory response as the immune system recovers, may require further assessment and treatment. Treatment should be stopped if symptoms or laboratory findings suggest lactic acidosis (a build-up of lactic acid in the blood) or significant liver toxicity. Breastfeeding is not recommended for mothers with HIV-1 because of the potential for HIV-1 transmission.