apollo

Select Address

Search Medicines
  • Login
  1. Home
  2. Jonvir 150 Tablet
  3. Jonvir 150 Tablet Substitute

Jonvir 150 Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
call Doctor

Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LAMIVUDINE-150MG

Uses:

HIV, Chronic hepatitis B

Medicinal Benefits:

Jonvir 150 Tablet belongs to the group of antiretroviral drugs used to control HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. Jonvir 150 Tablet contains ‘lamivudine’, which is a ‘nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor’ and works by preventing the development of the virus in human cells. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.

FAQs

Jonvir 150 Tablet does not affect fertility. However, if you develop any side effects while using Jonvir 150 Tablet, consult your doctor immediately.

No, Jonvir 150 Tablet does not cure hepatitis B but may improve the condition of the liver. It may reduce the quantity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the body. This is done by reducing the ability of HBV to multiply and further contaminate new liver cells.

Jonvir 150 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed, and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's guidelines carefully and inform your doctor if any side effects disturb you.

Do not stop taking Jonvir 150 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Stopping Jonvir 150 Tablet before treatment may worsen your hepatitis. This can occur during the first few months after you stop taking Jonvir 150 Tablet. Take the Jonvir 150 Tablet strictly as instructed, and do not miss any dose.

In hepatitis B (HBV) patients diagnosed with HIV, Jonvir 150 Tablet is not suggested until and unless these patients start taking Jonvir 150 Tablet for HIV management. Starting Jonvir 150 Tablet in such patients may lead to resistance to the recommended HIV medicines. Therefore, doctors advise tests for HIV in patients diagnosed with HBV infection before starting treatment with Jonvir 150 Tablet.