Vonaday

Description

What is Vonaday (Telura)?

Made up with three antiretroviral medications, Vonaday is a fixed dose medication used to treat HIV. This form of ART is a popular option for providing a combination of medications that work together to treat HIV. It is also available as Telura.

How does Vonaday (Telura) work?

It’s three components are:

• Efavirenz
• Lamivudine
• Tenofovir

Efavirenz and Lamivudine are nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). Once combined, these medicines stop HIV from developing further and triggering other illnesses. It stops the enzymes that allow HIV to multiply.  To stop the virus from advancing, Telura increases the capacity of the immune system.

Dosage

Factors that affect the dosage for Vonaday your doctor will consider for you:

• Patients’ age and bodyweight
• Other health concerns he/she may have currently
• Other types of drugs he/she may be taking

Adult Dosage:

• 1 tablet per day

Children Dosage:

• 1 tablet per day
• Weighing 40 kgs

How to take it?

The perfect time to take this medicine is prior to going to bed as it should be taken on an empty stomach. To get the most out of the treatment, it is recommended you following the instructions from your doctor.

Telura Side Effects

A few of these adverse reactions should vanish quickly. However, if any have persisted for longer than expected, contact your doctor immediately.

Mild Side Effects: 

• Joint pain
• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Trouble Sleeping
• Itchiness
• Diarrhea
• Upset stomach

Severe Side Effects: 

• Depression
• Psychosis
• Irritated pancreas
• High cholesterol
• Itching
• Fever
• Blisters or skin lesions
• Peeling of the skin
• Red or inflamed eyes
• Swelling of the face

Storage

Keep away from children and pets, direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures.