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About Zovilam 150mg/300mg Tablet

LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE belongs to the class 'anti-retroviral' which is primarily used for the treatment of immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It only prevents the virus from multiplying in your body.

Uses of Zovilam 150mg/300mg Tablet

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Medicinal Benefits of Zovilam 150mg/300mg Tablet

LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE contains a combination of two medicines, namely: lamivudine and zidovudine belong to the group of medications called anti-retroviral. LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE is primarily used for the treatment of immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE both in combination works 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.

Directions for Use

LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE is available in tablet form. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects of Zovilam 150mg/300mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Tiredness
• Lack of energy
• Fever (high temperature)
• Headache
• Hair loss (alopecia)
• Fatigue
• Cough
• Muscle pain and discomfort
• Joint pain
• Feeling of discomfort
• Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia)
• Irritated or runny nose

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breast-feeding women before using LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE. Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease, liver disease, pancreatic disease, bone marrow suppression. Please tell your doctor if you have low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia), osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply), lactic acidosis, and opportunistic infections. LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE may cause muscle disorders, especially when used for a long period of time. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any disease of the muscles or muscle weakness. If you experience muscle pain or muscle weakness, call your doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE may interact with other antiretroviral (didanosine,efavirenz), antibiotic (atovaquone,clarithromycin,ganciclovir), anti-fungal (cotrimaxazole,fluconazole), anti-mycobacterials (rifampicin), anti-convulsants (phenobarbital,phenytoin,valproic-acid), anti-histamines (ranitidine,cimetidine), cytotoxics (cladribine), opiods (methadone), uricosuric (probencid), anti-cancer (methotrexate), anti-lipemics (atorvastatin,fenofibrate),anti-psycotic (clozapine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Before taking LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE, let your doctor know if you have any kidney disease, liver disease, pancreatic disease, bone marrow suppression, low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia), osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply), lactic acidosis and muscle disorders.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE with alcohol can cause unpleasant side effects. So please consult your doctor before taking LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE.

PREGNANCY

• LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

BREAST FEEDING

• LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

DRIVING

• LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

LIVER

• LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE should be used with caution in liver patients due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. So please consult your doctor before taking LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE.

KIDNEY

• LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE should be used with caution in kidney patients due to the increased risk of serious side effects. So please consult your doctor before taking LAMIVUDINE+ZIDOVUDINE.