Ingredient

Tenofovir Alafenamide HemiFumarate

Tenofovir alafenamide is an antiviral ingredient used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.

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MFDS ingredient code M278212

What does it do?

Tenofovir alafenamide is a drug belonging to the antiretroviral class, used to inhibit the replication of the chronic hepatitis B virus. This ingredient is utilized in the treatment of liver diseases and plays a role in blocking viral replication.

Tenofovir alafenamide is converted into an active form in the body, which interferes with the synthesis of the virus's DNA. Through this, it prevents the virus from replicating, reducing damage to liver cells and slowing disease progression.

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Good to know

Tenofovir alafenamide is characterized by its more efficient activation in the body compared to existing tenofovir formulations and has fewer side effects. This allows for effective antiviral action while reducing the burden on liver function.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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