Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet 
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USED FOR:
HIV infection
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
COMPOSITION:
Lamivudine (150mg)
Stavudine (30mg)
Nevirapine (200mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.You may experience fatigue while taking Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet. You may need to stop taking this medicine.
Uses of Lamivudine
Lamivudine is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
How to use Lamivudine
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.
How Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet works
Lamivudine prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Common Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Ear infection, Nasal infection, Throat infection, Sore throat, Skin rash, Muscle pain, Fever, Chills, Diarrhoea.
Expert advice for Lamivudine
Consult your doctor if you have diabetes and are using insulin.
Patients receiving this therapy are always at a risk for infections and hence should report any such cases to the doctor.
Consult your doctor if you take any prescription medication; Inform your doctor if you take other medicine for treatment of HIV or hepatitis B infection, hairy cell leukemia [a type of blood cancer], or antibiotics for infection.
Lamivudine may rarely cause a serious side effect like lactic acidosis with symptoms such as pain or weakness of muscle, numbness or feeling cold in arms or legs, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, lack of breath, aberrant heart rate, dizziness, weak or tired feeling; hence, inform the doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.
It is possible to pass on HIV when on this medication and hence it is important to take necessary precautions to prevent HIV from spreading.
Inform you doctor if you notice signs of change in the distribution of fat (lipodystrophy), erosion of bones (osteronecrosis), or inflammation of pancreas (pancreatitis).
If you are on therapy it is important to use effective non hormonal method of contraception or condom so that a pregnancy can be avoided.
Use with caution in pediatric patients with a history of pancreatitis or other significant risk factors for pancreatitis.
Q. Can lamivudine cure hepatitis B?
Lamivudine is used to treat hepatitis B but some patients may be resistant to this dru
Q. Can Lamivudine be crushed?
Lamivudine cannot be crushed but it can be broken into two parts to give it to children. Please go by the recommendation of the doctor
Q. Can Lamivudine cause anemia?
Lamivudine may cause anemia as a side effect in some patients. Kindly consult your doctor in case any side effects are observed.
Uses of Stavudine
Stavudine is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How to use Stavudine
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.
How Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet works
Stavudine prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Common Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Dizziness.
Expert advice for Stavudine
Take stavudine at least one hour before food.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this drug as it may cause dizziness.
Tell your doctor before taking the stavudine if you have liver or kidney disease, peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling and pain in the limbs) or pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas) or if you are lactose-intolerant.
Inform your doctor before taking stavudine if you are taking other medications like zidovudine, didanosine, doxorubicin, hydroxyurea, or ribavirin.
Seek immediate medical attention if you notice problems with pancreas or liver function or suffer from symptoms of lactic acidosis (you can have nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, rapid and/or deep breathing, neurological symptoms).
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking stavudine as it may worsen the side effects.
Take necessary precautions while using stavudine to prevent the spread of HIV to others.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Q. What is Stavudine used for?
Stavudine is used to prevent the spread of HIV or its related illness in the infected patient.
Uses of Nevirapine
Nevirapine is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How to use Nevirapine
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.
How Virolans 150 mg/30 mg/200 mg Tablet works
Nevirapine prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Common Rash, Headache, Decrease in granulocyte count, Vomiting, Allergic reaction, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Fatigue, Fever, Increased liver enzymes, Diarrhoea.
Expert advice for Nevirapine
Do not start or continue nevirapine, if you are allergic to nevirapine, or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.Do not start or continue nevirapine, if you have severe skin rash or skin rash with fever, blistering, mouth sores, inflammation of the eye, swelling of the face, general swelling, shortness of breath, muscle or joint pain, general feelings of illness or abdominal pain.Do not start or continue nevirapine if you have inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), severe liver disease or have a high CD4 cell count.Avoid using nevirapine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Q. Is Nevirapine generic?
Nevirapine is a generic drug
Q. What is Nevirapine oral suspension?
Nevirapine is available is 2 dosage forms, tablets and oral suspension.
Q. Is Nevirapine the same as Viramune?
Yes, Viramune is a brand name of Nevirapine
Q. How does Nevirapine work or how is Nevirapine used to treat HIV or what does Nevirapine treat or how does Nevirapine affect reverse transcriptase or what is Nevirapine tablets used for?
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 helps control HIV-1 infection
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