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Duovir

lamivudine 150mg & zidovudine 300mg

Composition

lamivudine 150mg & zidovudine 300mg

Company

cipla

Category

Antiviral

Packaging

60 tab

Offer Price

₹850

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Introduction

  • Duovir Tablet is a combination drug containing the active constituents Lamivudine and Zidovudine. It is used to treat HIV–1 infection along with other medicines. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) targets and kills immune system cells
  • as a result, the body's capacity to fight off infections declines and, in severe cases, results in death.

Uses

Treatment of HIV–1 infection

How to Consume

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Duovir Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits

Duovir Tablet work by blocking the reverse transcriptase enzyme that is essential for the replication of HIV. By inhibiting viral replication, these medications help reduce the viral load in the body, slow the progression of HIV infection, preserve immune function, and decrease the risk of developing AIDS-related complications.

Side Effects

  • Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
  • Common side effects :
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Cough
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Rash
  • Joint pain
  • Hair loss
  • Fever
  • Gastrointestinal disturbance
  • Muscle disorders
  • General discomfort
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Decreased appetite
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Indigestion

Storage

store at 25°C.

Packaging

60 tab

FAQs

What is duovir used for?

Treatment of HIV–1 infection

How should I take duovir?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Duovir Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What are the side effects of duovir?

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them ;Common side effects of Duovir: ;Headache ;Fatigue ;Cough ;Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) ;Rash ;Joint pain ;Hair loss ;Fever ;Gastrointestinal disturbance ;Muscle disorders ;General discomfort ;Hypersensitivity ;Nausea ;Diarrhea ;Vomiting ;Loss of appetite ;Decreased appetite ;Abdominal pain ;Abdominal cramp ;Indigestion

How should I store duovir?

store at 25°C.

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