Description
Composition Lamivudine (300mg) + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg) + Efavirenz (400mg)
Primary Use Avonza Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
Medicine Overview of Avonza Tablet
Uses of Avonza Tablet
Avonza Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
- HIV Infection
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Avonza Tablet side effects
Common Side effects include:
Headache, Dizziness. Nausea, Tiredness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nightmare, Weakness, Depression, Fever, Cough, Diarrhoea, Skin rash.
Headache, Dizziness. Nausea, Tiredness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nightmare, Weakness, Depression, Fever, Cough, Diarrhoea, Skin rash.
How to use Avonza Tablet
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. Avonza Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Taking this medicine with food increases the risk of side effects.
How Avonza Tablet works
Avonza Tablet is a combination of three antiviral medicines: Lamivudine, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and Efavirenz. They 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.
In Depth Information on Avonza Tablet
Expert advice for Avonza Tablet
- Avonza Tablet is a combination of three medicines which slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections.
- 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.
- Avonza Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don’t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avonza Tablet can cause birth defects. Use effective contraception while taking Avonza Tablet and 12 weeks after stopping it.
- It may cause weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
- Do not stop taking Avonza Tablet without your doctor’s advice.
Avonza Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Avonza Tablet
Alcohol
caution
Taking Efavirenz with alcohol may cause liver problems.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Avonza Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
safe
Avonza Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Avonza Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
safe
Avonza Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avonza Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
safe
Avonza Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avonza Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Avonza Tablet?
In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose.
