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Duovir, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Duovir have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Duovir depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Duovir side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Duovir normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Duovir has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Duovir's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Duovir is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Pancreatitis, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Duovir are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Duovir have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Duovir is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Duovir is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Duovir safe for pregnant women?
Duovir may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Duovir, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Duovir safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Duovir. If you see any side effects, stop taking Duovir immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Duovir again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Duovir on the Kidneys?
Duovir has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Duovir on the Liver?
Duovir is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Duovir on the Heart?
Duovir is rarely harmful for the heart.
Duovir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duovir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duovir habit forming or addictive?
Duovir does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Duovir
Taking Duovir with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duovir
Taking alcohol with Duovir can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Epivir (lamivudine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 807-808
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 96-99
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Retrovir® (zidovudine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 806-807
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1286-1288