Description
CompositionDolutegravir (50mg) + Lamivudine (300mg) + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)
SubstitutesAcriptega-Mylan
Shipping classStore at room temperature (10-30°C)
Medicine Overview of Viropil 30 Tablet
Uses of Viropil 30 Tablet
HIV infection
Viropil 30 Tablet side effects
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping); Joint pain; Vomiting; Weakness; Pain; Headache; Fever; Back pain; Nausea; Abdominal pain; Indigestion; Diarrhea; Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)
How to use Viropil 30 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. Viropil Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Viropil 30 Tablet works
Viropil Tablet is an anti-HIV medication. It works by preventing the action of reverse transcriptase enzyme. This enzyme is responsible for production of HIV.
In Depth Information on Viropil 30 Tablet
Expert advice for Viropil 30 Tablet
- Viropil Tablet is a combination of antiretrovirals medicines. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
- Viropil Tablet restricts the growth of HIV in the body and reduces the risk of getting HIV-related complications to improve the lifespan of an individual. The medicine can be taken with or without food. Taking these medicines regularly at the same time increases their effectiveness. A dose of this medicine should not be missed as it can affect your recovery. It is important to complete the full course of the treatment until your doctor advises you to stop it. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.
- The most common side effects of this medicine are headaches, nasal congestion, diarrhea, nausea, weakness and tiredness, cough, and rash. These side effects are generally temporary, but if they persist or become serious inform your doctor. This medicine can also make you feel lazy or weak, so it is advised to avoid driving. Drinking plenty of fluid can help you to cope up with the side effects, so stay hydrated.
- Before starting with the treatment, you should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any health condition. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to check your blood counts, kidney and liver functions, and other health conditions. If you are HIV positive, you should not breastfeed or share personal belongings like razors or toothbrushes. Consult your doctor to know about safe sex methods in order to prevent transmission of HIV during intercourse.
Viropil 30 Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Viropil 30 Tablet
Alcohol
caution
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Viropil Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Viropil Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
consult your doctor
Information regarding the use of Viropil Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
consult your doctor
It is not known whether Viropil Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
consult your doctor
There is limited information available on the use of Viropil Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
caution
Viropil Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Viropil Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
