Ingredient

Tenofovir Alafenamide Citrate

Tenofovir Alafenamide Citrate is an antiviral component used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.

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MFDS ingredient code M281995

What does it do?

Tenofovir Alafenamide is a drug belonging to the antiretroviral class, used to suppress viral replication in patients with chronic hepatitis B. This component is converted into an active form in the liver, hindering viral replication.

In the body, Tenofovir Alafenamide is converted into an active metabolite that blocks the synthesis of viral DNA. This prevents the virus from replicating, reducing liver damage and slowing disease progression.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Tenofovir Alafenamide has a higher liver delivery efficiency compared to existing Tenofovir formulations, making it effective in smaller doses. As a result, it has relatively fewer side effects on the kidneys and bones.

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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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