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. 2020 Dec 10;21(1):1152. doi: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v21i1.1152

TABLE 2.

Creatinine monitoring with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate pre-exposure prophylaxis.

Variable At PrEP start At PrEP follow-up
Well individual, ≤ 40 years Recommended, not essential Not required
> 40 years Recommended 6 and 12 months
Pregnant Recommended 6 and 12 months; not required after pregnancy if ≤ 40 years
Comorbidities Recommended 6 and 12 months
Concomitant chronic medication Recommended and essential or contra-indicated if nephrotoxic concomitant medication 6 and 12 months/contraindicated

PrEP, pre-exposure prophylaxis.