Duovir

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  • Contains / Salt: Lamivudine (150 mg) + Zidovudine (300 mg)
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    Duovir Information

    Duovir, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Duovir have also been explained below.

    The correct dosage of Duovir depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

    While these are the most often observed Duovir side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Duovir normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

    It is also important to note that Duovir has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Duovir's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

    Duovir is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Pancreatitis, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Duovir are listed in the contraindications section below.

    Drug interactions for Duovir have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

    Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Duovir is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



    Duovir Benefits & Uses

    Duovir is used to treat the following -

    Other Benefits

    Duovir Dosage & How to Take

    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)
    • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 300 mg zidovudine
    2 - 12 years (Child)
    • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 300 mg zidovudine, patients having above 30 kg weight can take only
    Adult
    • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 300 mg zidovudine
    Geriatric
    • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 300 mg zidovudine


    Duovir Side Effects

    Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Duovir is used -

    Moderate

    Mild

    Duovir Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Duovir safe for pregnant women?


      Duovir may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Duovir again without your doctor's advice.

    • Is the use of Duovir safe during breastfeeding?


      If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Duovir. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    • What is the effect of Duovir on the Kidneys?


      Duovir has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    • What is the effect of Duovir on the Liver?


      Duovir may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    • What is the effect of Duovir on the Heart?


      Very few cases of side effects of Duovir on the heart have been reported.



    Severe Interaction of Duovir with Other Drugs

    Duovir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Severe

    Moderate

    Mild

    Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim
      Fluconazole


      Duovir Contraindications

      If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duovir unless your doctor advises you to do so -



      Frequently asked Questions about Duovir

      • Is this Duovir habit forming or addictive?


        Duovir is not addictive in nature.

      Duovir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

      • Interaction between Food and Duovir


        Taking Duovir with food is safe.

      • Interaction between Alcohol and Duovir


        Taking Duovir with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.



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      This medicine data has been created by -

      Vikas Chauhan

      B.Pharma, Pharmacy
      5 Years of Experience


      References

      US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Epivir (lamivudine)

      KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 807-808

      April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 96-99

      US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Retrovir® (zidovudine)

      KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 806-807

      April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1286-1288

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