Duovir-N (Generic Combivir N) 150/300/200mg

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Uses

Lamivudine indicated as part of antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected adults and children and also used in the treatment of Hepatitis B virus infection.

How it works

Lamivudine belongs to a class of medication called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. It decreases the amount of virus (HIV and hepatitis) in the blood. It also increases the number of infection fighting cells in the body (CD4 cells). It does not cure HIV completely but reduces the chances of getting acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV related infections or cancer.

Common side effects

Runny nose; rash or hair loss; fever; insomnia ., Indigestion, Nausea, Diarrhea; cough, Dizzy or tired; rash, Joint pain, Itching; hair loss; headache, Stomach pain, Muscle pain or discomfort; vomiting, Feeling weak

Uses

Zidovudine is used in combination with other antiretroviral (ART) medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. Zidovudine is also indicated for use in HIV-positive pregnant (over 14 weeks) women for prevention of maternal-fetal HIV transmission (passing of infection), and for primary preventive treatment of HIV infection in new-born infants.

How it works

Zidovudine belongs to a group of medications called nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), also known as antiretrovirals. Zidovudine does not cure HIV infection; it reduces the amount of viruses in the body by inhibiting the enzyme (viral reverse transcriptase) which is essential for the virus to grow. Further, zidovudine also increases some white blood cells (CD4 cells) of the body that are important in fighting infections.

Common side effects

A life-threatening side-effect, Raised blood levels of liver enzymes and bilirubin, And malaise . rarely, Leucopenia, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly may occur, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Myalgia, Neutropenia, Or obesity especially women., And is more likely in patients with liver disease, Headache, Myopathy, Anemia

Uses

Nevarapine is used to treat and control Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection for adults, adolescents, and children of any age. It must be used along with other HIV medicines.

How it works

Nevirapine belongs to a class of anti-HIV medicines called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that HIV needs in order to multiply. Nevirapine stops reverse transcriptase from working, and thus helps control HIV-1 infection.

Common side effects

Increased blood pressure., Decreased blood phosphorus, Fatigue, Coughing, Raised, Nausea, Very common: rash.common: granulocytopenia hypersensitivity, Abdominal cramps, Arthralgia, Urticaria pale red, Breathlessness, Abdominal pain, Itchy skin rash), Vomiting, Noisy respiration, Liver toxicity .uncommon: anaemia, Hepatitis, Angioedema swelling of eyes and lips, Diarrhea, Fever, Stevens-johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis, Myalgia, Sneezing, Headache, Jaundice

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