Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet Information

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Pancreatitis, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Virolis Benefits & Uses
Virolis Dosage & How to Take
Virolis Side Effects
Virolis Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Virolis with Other Drugs
Virolis Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Virolis
Virolis Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 30 mg stavudine, patients having weight less than 60 kg should take
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 30 mg stavudine, patients having weight less than 60 kg should take

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Virolis may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Virolis, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Virolis has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Virolis rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Virolis is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Virolis is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adefovir

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Adefovir

Moderate

Amiloride

Metformin

Mild

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Graves' Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet

Is this Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet is addictive.

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet

Taking Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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; Zerit® (stavudine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 807

Virolis 150 Mg/40 Mg Tablet