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Overview
VIROCOMB E 150MG/300MG/600MG KIT is a Schedule H drug.VIROCOMB E 150MG/300MG/600MG KIT is composed of: EFAVIRENZ (600.0 MG), ZIDOVUDINE (300.0 MG), LAMIVUDINE (150.0 MG)
Efavirenz is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Efavirenz is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Efavirenz is for adults and children who are at least 3 months old and weigh at least 8 pounds. Efavirenz is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
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
EFAVIRENZ is generally used to treat: AIDSZIDOVUDINE is generally used to treat: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDS
LAMIVUDINE 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: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
VIROCOMB E 150MG/300MG/600MG KIT is generally taken Before Food.Precautions
Efavirenz must be given in combination with other antiviral medications and it should not be used alone. Your disease may become resistant to efavirenz if you do not take it in combination with other HIV medicines your doctor has prescribed. Take efavirenz on an empty stomach at bedtime. To make swallowing easier, you may open an efavirenz capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce, yogurt, or grape jelly. You may also mix the medicine with infant formula if you are giving the medicine to a baby. Swallow the mixture right away. Do not save it for later use. After taking efavirenz using the sprinkle method, do not eat for the next 2 hours. Efavirenz mixed with infant formula should be given to the baby right away. But do not feed the baby any more formula for at least 2 hours afterward. Efavirenz comes with instructions for mixing the capsule contents with soft food or infant formula. Follow these directions carefully. Do not crush, chew, or break an efavirenz tablet. Swallow it whole with liquid. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of efavirenz. Taking this medication will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people. Do not have unprotected sex or share razors or toothbrushes. Talk
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Symptoms of Overdosage
EFAVIRENZ over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingLAMIVUDINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing
Common Side-Effects
EFAVIRENZ : Depression, Skin Rash, Body Itching, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Pain With Urination, Lower Back PainZIDOVUDINE : Nausea, Head Headache, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Loss Of Appetite
LAMIVUDINE : 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
EFAVIRENZ : Hives, Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Fever, Chills, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, VomitZIDOVUDINE : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Face Swelling, Body Itching
LAMIVUDINE : Rapid Breathing, Drowsiness, Hands Numbness
Disease Interactions
LAMIVUDINE can interfere with: Hyperlipidemia, Pancreatitis, Alcoholism, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
EFAVIRENZ is categorized as: NNRTIS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESZIDOVUDINE is categorized as: NNRTIS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
LAMIVUDINE is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
Available Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
CYTOCOM E 150MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 108 for 3 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
DUOVIR-E KIT | INR 117.7 for 1 KIT | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150 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 |