Description
The Duovir-N Tablet is the pairing of antiretrovirals fixed-dose tablet that is prescribed for the treatment of HIV (Human Immune deficiency virus) infection. It contains 3 impressive antiviral agents which are, Lamivudine (150mg), Zidovudine (300mg), Nevirapine (200 mg) are given are all have different roles in the inhibition of viral replication each type of the oral medication. This medicine produced by Cipla Ltd functions through disruption of the virus replication process thus causing the disease to advance slowly. Lamivudine and Zidovudine both are of a class nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs) both will insert at the viral DNA level and will interfere with the replication of the viral DNA. The nevirapine is a member of the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) class who directly bind on the enzyme called reverse transcriptase and withholds the protein from its actions. These agents used together reduce the viral load and boost the immune system by boost the white blood cells (CD4) count which encourages the body’s defences against infections.
Benefits
- Assists in suppressing replication of HIV in the blood stream.
- Promotes the restoration and preservation of immune function.
- It minimizes the risks of HIV related complications.
- Retards progression to AIDS in HIV patients.
- Reduces the probability of viral transmission that occurs if taken regularly.
- Makes the treatment more convenient as three of the medicines are combined into a single tablet.
Dosage
Duovir-N Tablet is commonly taken orally 1 time a day, preferably at the same interval daily. It should be taken whole whether or not followed with food. Dosage can differ depending on clinical evaluation and initiating and altering treatment should be left to a healthcare provider.
Precautions
- Before the use of the pill, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney impairment.
- It is advisable to avoid alcohol during treatment to mitigate risks of the liver.
- Monitoring of blood regularly for checking liver enzymes and blood count is recommended.
- Do not stop or miss doses in order to avoid the development of pill resistance.
- Use effective contraception because the remedy interacts with the hormonal birth control methods.
Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Rash
- Muscle damage
