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Overview
VIROCOMB 150MG/300MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.VIROCOMB 150MG/300MG TAB is composed of: ZIDOVUDINE (300.0 MG), LAMIVUDINE (150.0 MG)
Zidovudine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Zidovudine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Zidovudine is also given during pregnancy to prevent an HIV-infected woman from passing the virus to her baby. Zidovudine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Lamivudine is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection. Lamivudine is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Usage
ZIDOVUDINE is generally used to treat: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDSLAMIVUDINE is generally used to treat: Hepatitis B, AIDS
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with
Caution should be exercised in patients with
Symptoms of Overdosage
LAMIVUDINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
ZIDOVUDINE : Nausea, Head Headache, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Loss Of AppetiteLAMIVUDINE : Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion, Dizziness, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness)
Serious Side-Effects
ZIDOVUDINE : Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Goiter, Depression, Fever, Chills, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Irregular Heartbeat, Anxiety, Confusion, Easy BruisingLAMIVUDINE : Mood Swings, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes
Rare Side-Effects
ZIDOVUDINE : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Face Swelling, Body ItchingLAMIVUDINE : Rapid Breathing, Drowsiness, Hands Numbness
Disease Interactions
LAMIVUDINE can interfere with: Hyperlipidemia, Pancreatitis, Alcoholism, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
ZIDOVUDINE is categorized as: NNRTIS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESLAMIVUDINE is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
Available Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
COMBIVIR 150MG/300MG TAB | INR 911.12 for 10 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
CYTOCOM 150MG/300MG TAB | INR 190.38 for 10 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
DUOVIR 150MG/300MG TAB | INR 195.4 for 10 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
DUOVIR EP 150MG/300MG TAB | INR 1324.55 for 60 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
DUOVIR TAB | INR 195.4 for 10 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150 MG |
LAZID TAB | INR 1284.15 for 60 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
LAZID-E 150MG/300MG KIT | INR 128.15 for 3 KIT | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
VIROCOMB 150MG/300MG TAB | INR 1251.58 for 60 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
ZIDOLAM 150MG/300MG TAB | INR 210 for 10 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
ZIDOLAM ECOPACK 150MG/300MG TAB | INR 654.2 for 30 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
ZIDOVEX L 150MG/300MG TAB | INR 213 for 10 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
CYTOCOM E 150MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 108 for 3 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
DUOVIR N TAB | INR 644.11 for 30 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
DUOVIR-E KIT | INR 117.7 for 1 KIT | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150 MG |
DUOVIR-N FC-TAB | INR 600.08 for 30 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150 MG |
LAZID N TAB | INR 1246.15 for 60 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
VIROCOMB E 150MG/300MG/600MG KIT | INR 118.2 for 3 KIT | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
VIROCOMB N 150MG/300MG/200MG TAB | INR 1214.43 for 60 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
ZIDOLAM N N 150MG/300MG/200MG TAB | INR 654.2 for 30 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
ZIDOVEX LN 150MG/300MG/200MG TAB | INR 675 for 30 TABLETS | ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |