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HIV and Its Treatment With TDF
HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, which can result in a negative immunodeficiency condition which may lead to AIDS. This virus is different from all other viruses that can be eradicated completely from the body. In this case, HIV cannot be removed from the body. No such treatment has been discovered to date that can remove HIV completely.
HIV affects those T-cells of the body that work for immunity and fights any kind of infections and diseases. If HIV is not treated properly, it keeps on damaging more and more T-cells leaving the patient prone to severe infections that can lead to cancers. The last stage of HIV is when the person’s immune system gives up and it results in AIDS. There is indeed no complete cure for HIV but with regular treatment, it can be controlled to a certain extent. The treatment for HIV can be done with antiretroviral therapy or ART. The most common medicinal drugs prescribed under this category are TDF and TAF.
What is TDF?
The full form of TDF is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and it is used to treat HIV by preventing the speedy multiplication of HIV cells once they are in the body. If you know someone who is already detected as HIV positive, tell them about TDF as it is helpful to prevent the body from reaching a stage where it can get affected with AIDS. Another benefit of TDF is that it can and it should be used by people who are not HIV positive as well. They should use it if they are getting intimate with someone who is HIV positive to make sure they do not get affected. There are several drugs which contain a dose of TDF in it. Some of them are-
- Truvada
- Atripla
- Stribild
- Genvoya
- Viread
Lawsuit Against TDF Side-Effects
The original manufacturer of TDF is Gilread Sciences, Inc. It has been reported several times that the manufacturing company has eventually failed to make patients as well as doctors aware of the adverse effects of TDF. A lot of TDF Lawsuits have been filed against the company because patients have complained of side-effects of TDF HIV Drug. You can file a lawsuit against the company to claim the following
- Medical expenses that have been incurred in the past and the future
- Loss of the family when it comes to companionship or consortium
- Suffering and pain caused during the procedure
- Other professional setbacks and wage loss.
Adverse Effects of TDF Drug
TDF is sold in the form of oral pills or oral powder and you should make sure you do not consume it even a bit more than the doctor’s prescription. This is a complicated drug and overconsumption can prove to be highly dangerous. The following are the main side-effects of TDF drug-
- Nausea
- Skin Rashes
- Abdominal pain
- Breathlessness
- Stomach pain
- Muscle pain
- Diarrhea
- Chronic weaknesses such as fatigue and stress
- Liver problems
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Depression
- Dizziness
Apart from these main side-effects, the other major disorders include renal failure and incurable kidney problems. TDF can also create a high rate of lactate in the blood which can lead to major chronic disorders. Osteoporosis and decreasing bone density are also caused due to TDF drug dosage.
