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About Duovir-N Tablet 30's

Duovir-N Tablet 30's is a combination of three drugs: lamivudine, zidovudine, and nevirapine. Duovir-N Tablet 30's works by preventing HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body and also increasing the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood. Duovir-N Tablet 30's is generally prescribed for the treatment of HIV infection.

lamivudine and zidovudine is nucleosidase reverse transcriptase inhibitor, both medicines together decrease the amount of virus in your body by inhibiting HIV reverse transcription via viral DNA chain termination, whereas Niverapine is a non-nucleosidase reverse transcriptase inhibitor, works by lowering the amount of HIV in the blood. Duovir-N Tablet 30's will not cure HIV infection or AIDS, however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system.

Take Duovir-N Tablet 30's by mouth with a glass full of water.  Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime, to reduce side effects. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time. Common side effects of Duovir-N Tablet 30's are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Headache, Tiredness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Muscle damage, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), and Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).

Duovir-N Tablet 30's should not be prescribed for people who are allergic to any one of the components in the name. $ name carries a boxed warning for the risk of life-threatening (including fatal) hepatotoxicity, skin reactions, hematologic toxicity, myopathy, lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, and exacerbations of hepatitis B. Duovir-N Tablet 30's may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It can cause birth defects, use effective contraception while taking Duovir-N Tablet 30's, and 12 weeks after stopping it. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time. Do not stop taking Duovir-N Tablet 30's without your doctor’s advice.

Uses of Duovir-N Tablet 30's

Human immunodeficiency virus infection

Medicinal Benefits

Duovir-N Tablet 30's is a combination of three medicines that slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections. Duovir-N Tablet 30's work by preventing HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood. Duovir-N Tablet 30's is also used in preventing pregnancy complications.

Directions for Use

Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime, to reduce side effects or take it as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Duovir-N Tablet 30's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Rash
  • Muscle damage
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Chills and fever
  • Indigestion
  • Difficulty with bowel movements

Drug Warnings

Duovir-N Tablet 30's should not be prescribed for people who are allergic to any one of the components in the name. Duovir-N Tablet 30's carries a boxed warning for the risk of life-threatening (including fatal) hepatotoxicity, skin reactions, hematologic toxicity, myopathy, lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, and exacerbations of hepatitis B. Duovir-N Tablet 30's may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time. Do not stop taking Duovir-N Tablet 30's without your doctor’s advice.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Care should be exercised when Duovir-N Tablet 30's is administered in combination with antibiotics(clarithromycin, chloramphenicol, Doxorubicin),  anti-viral (acyclovir, atazanavir, efavirenz),anti-fungal(fluconazole, ketoconazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: avoid taking alcohol and st .johnwarts with Duovir-N Tablet 30's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People affected with liver disease, kidney disease, blood disorders, and Bone disorders should not take Duovir-N Tablet 30's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • EFAVIRENZ
  • INDINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • GANCICLOVIR
  • LOPINAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Getting moderate exercise. Being physically active three to six times a week can help improve your mood and outlook and improve your overall quality of life.
  • quit smoking and avoid alcohol
  •  Take healthy diet for someone living with HIV is one that is rich in whole grains, low-fat dairy products, protein, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  •  If you have HIV, you can get infections more easily. so always wash your hands well and often, and practice good food safety to avoid foodborne illness.

Special Advise

  • Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime, to reduce side effects.
  • Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
  • $ name can cause congenital disabilities. Use effective contraception while taking Lamivudine + Zidovudine + Nevirapine and 12 weeks after stopping it.
  • Duovir-N Tablet 30's may cause the weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.
  • Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Disease/Condition Glossary

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners. Some people have flu-like symptoms within 2 to 4 weeks after infection (called acute HIV infection). These symptoms may last for a few days or several weeks. Possible symptoms include Fever, Chills, Rash, Night sweats, Muscle aches, Sore throat, Fatigue, Swollen lymph nodes, and Mouth ulcers.

About Duovir-N Tablet 30's

Duovir-N Tablet 30's is a combination of three drugs: lamivudine, zidovudine, and nevirapine. Duovir-N Tablet 30's works by preventing HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body and also increasing the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood. Duovir-N Tablet 30's is generally prescribed for the treatment of HIV infection.

lamivudine and zidovudine is nucleosidase reverse transcriptase inhibitor, both medicines together decrease the amount of virus in your body by inhibiting HIV reverse transcription via viral DNA chain termination, whereas Niverapine is a non-nucleosidase reverse transcriptase inhibitor, works by lowering the amount of HIV in the blood. Duovir-N Tablet 30's will not cure HIV infection or AIDS, however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system.

Take Duovir-N Tablet 30's by mouth with a glass full of water.  Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime, to reduce side effects. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time. Common side effects of Duovir-N Tablet 30's are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Headache, Tiredness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Muscle damage, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), and Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).

Duovir-N Tablet 30's should not be prescribed for people who are allergic to any one of the components in the name. $ name carries a boxed warning for the risk of life-threatening (including fatal) hepatotoxicity, skin reactions, hematologic toxicity, myopathy, lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, and exacerbations of hepatitis B. Duovir-N Tablet 30's may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It can cause birth defects, use effective contraception while taking Duovir-N Tablet 30's, and 12 weeks after stopping it. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time. Do not stop taking Duovir-N Tablet 30's without your doctor’s advice.

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Uses of Duovir-N Tablet 30's

Human immunodeficiency virus infection

Medicinal Benefits

Duovir-N Tablet 30's is a combination of three medicines that slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections. Duovir-N Tablet 30's work by preventing HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood. Duovir-N Tablet 30's is also used in preventing pregnancy complications.

Side Effects of Duovir-N Tablet 30's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Rash
  • Muscle damage
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Chills and fever
  • Indigestion
  • Difficulty with bowel movements

Directions for Use

Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime, to reduce side effects or take it as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Duovir-N Tablet 30's should not be prescribed for people who are allergic to any one of the components in the name. Duovir-N Tablet 30's carries a boxed warning for the risk of life-threatening (including fatal) hepatotoxicity, skin reactions, hematologic toxicity, myopathy, lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, and exacerbations of hepatitis B. Duovir-N Tablet 30's may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time. Do not stop taking Duovir-N Tablet 30's without your doctor’s advice.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIRETROVIRAL AGENTS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • EFAVIRENZ
  • INDINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • GANCICLOVIR
  • LOPINAVIR

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Getting moderate exercise. Being physically active three to six times a week can help improve your mood and outlook and improve your overall quality of life.
  • quit smoking and avoid alcohol
  •  Take healthy diet for someone living with HIV is one that is rich in whole grains, low-fat dairy products, protein, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  •  If you have HIV, you can get infections more easily. so always wash your hands well and often, and practice good food safety to avoid foodborne illness.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime, to reduce side effects.
  • Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
  • $ name can cause congenital disabilities. Use effective contraception while taking Lamivudine + Zidovudine + Nevirapine and 12 weeks after stopping it.
  • Duovir-N Tablet 30's may cause the weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.
  • Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Disease/Condition Glossary

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners. Some people have flu-like symptoms within 2 to 4 weeks after infection (called acute HIV infection). These symptoms may last for a few days or several weeks. Possible symptoms include Fever, Chills, Rash, Night sweats, Muscle aches, Sore throat, Fatigue, Swollen lymph nodes, and Mouth ulcers.

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