What Is Tenofovir Used For?
Tenofovir is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS in adults. It is also used to treat chronic hepatitis B infections. Occasionally, the medication can also be used off-label for preventing HIV infection in people exposed to the virus (such as a healthcare worker who comes in contact with a contaminated needle stick). At this time, there are no approved tenofovir uses for children or adolescents.
Tenofovir is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. It is also used to treat chronic hepatitis B infections. Occasionally, the medication can also be used off-label for preventing HIV infection in people exposed to the virus (such as a healthcare worker who comes in contact with a contaminated needle stick). At this time, tenofovir is approved for treating HIV in adolescents over the age of 12.