Vonavir, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Vonavir have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vonavir. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Vonavir are Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Dizziness. Usually, these side effects of Vonavir go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Vonavir's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Vonavir has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vonavir related warnings section.
Vonavir can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Vonavir in conditions like Kidney Disease.
Drug interactions for Vonavir have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Vonavir is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Vonavir is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vonavir is used -
Common
Is the use of Vonavir safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Vonavir. If you are pregnant, do not take Vonavir without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Vonavir safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Vonavir may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Vonavir should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Vonavir on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Vonavir on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Vonavir will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Vonavir on the Liver?
Information about safety of Vonavir for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Vonavir on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Vonavir on the heart, information on safety of Vonavir for the heart is unavailable.
Vonavir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vonavir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vonavir habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Vonavir.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Vonavir. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Vonavir should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vonavir cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Vonavir
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Vonavir together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vonavir
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Vonavir with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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