PRODUCT DETAILS

About Zidovex LN 150 mg/300 mg/200 mg Tablet

LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE is a combination of three drugs: lamivudine, zidovudine, and nevirapine. LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE works by preventing HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body and also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.$ name generally prescribed for the treatment of HIV infection.

Uses of Zidovex LN 150 mg/300 mg/200 mg Tablet

Human immunodeficiency virus infection

Medicinal Benefits of Zidovex LN 150 mg/300 mg/200 mg Tablet

LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE is a combination of three medicines that slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections. LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE 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. LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE is also used in preventing pregnancy complications.

Directions for Use

LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE comes as a tablet taken by mouth with 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.

Side Effects of Zidovex LN 150 mg/300 mg/200 mg Tablet

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.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE should not be prescribed for the people who are allergic to any one of the components in the name. LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE 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. LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE 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 LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE without your doctor’s advice.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

Care should be exercised when LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE is administered in combination with antibiotics(clarithromycin,chloramphenicol,Doxorubicin),  anti-viral (acyclovir,azatanavir,efavirenz) ,anti-fungal(fluconazole,ketoconazole).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

People affected with liver disease, kidney disease, blood disorders, Bone disorders should not take LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE with alcohol causes liver damage. so Inform Your doctor while prescribing the LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE.

PREGNANCY

• LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE can be used in pregnancy by the advice of your doctor because studies do not show any defects in the unborn baby as LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE passes through the placenta.

BREAST FEEDING

• LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE can be used in breastfeeding mothers by the advice of your doctor because studies do not show any defects in baby as LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE passes through breast milk.

DRIVING

• LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

LIVER

• If you take LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE, Your doctor may monitor your liver functions regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain symptoms, loss of appetite, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If needed dose adjustments can be made by your doctor.

KIDNEY

• If you take LAMIVUDINE+NEVIRAPINE+ZIDOVUDINE, Your doctor may monitor your kidney functions regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine. If needed dose adjustments can be done by your doctor.