What Is Duovir N Tablet 

• Duovir N Tablet contains Lamivudine, Nevirapine, and Zidovudine, known as Antiretroviral drugs. Administered to adults and children (>25 kg) for HIV treatment. HIV weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to infections.
• Seek medical attention for symptoms like fever, sore throat, fatigue, weight loss. Physicians may conduct blood tests to monitor medication effects. Avoid alcohol consumption with Duovir N Tablet to prevent bone issues. Not suitable for children (<25 kg) or those with specific conditions.
• Check kidney health before taking Duovir N Tablet. Inform doctor of pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while on Duovir N Tablet. Common side effects include nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, stomach pain, diarrhea. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.

 

Uses Of Duovir N Tablet

 

How To Use Duovir N Tablet

• This medicine should be taken as directed by your physician. Gulp it all down.< Chewing, crushing, and breaking it is prohibited. Duovir N Tablet can be taken with or without food, however taking it at a fixed time is preferred.

 

How Duovir N Tablet Works

• Duovir N Tablet is a combination of three antiviral medicines: Lamivudine, Zidovudine and Nevirapine. They function by stopping the HIV virus from replicating, thus lowering the amount of virus in your body. They also raise the CD4 cell (white blood cells that fight infections) count in your blood.

 

Benefits Of Duovir N Tablet

In HIV infection

• Duovir N Tablet reduces HIV virus multiplication in your body and it is used to treat HIV infection. It aids in controlling the infection and enhances your immune system. It reduces the risks of getting other complications like new infections and enhances your health level.
• It is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS and this should not be used to prevent HIV if accidentally exposed to a risk. Remember to take the prescribed dose as advised by your doctor. 
• Totally taking the right doses at the right times renders your drug combination effective and lowers your chances of HIV infection becoming drug resistant. Nevertheless, this drug does no good preventing HIV being transmitted to the others.

 

Side Effects

Main and minor adverse reactions of Duovir-N Tablet

• Chills and fever
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Depression
• Stuffy nose
• Indigestion
• Sore throat
• Pale skin
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Difficulty with bowel movements
• Weight loss
• Heartburn
• Abdominal and stomach cramps
• Dark colored urine
• Skin Rash
• Muscle pain and cramps

 

When not to use?

Allergy

However, this drug is contraindicated in patients with an established hypersensitivity to lamivudine, zidovudine, nevirapine or any other inactive component included with this drug formulation.

Moderate to severe hepatic insufficiency

This drug is contraindicated in liver impaired patients with a moderate to severe liver impairment because of the exacerbation of the patient’s state.

Post-exposure prophylaxis

This medicine is contraindicated in post-exposure prophylaxis therapy for HIV infection.

Kidney impairment

This medicine should not be used in patients with creatinine clearance less than 50 ml/min due to risk of serious adverse effects.