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  • Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Lamivudine (150 mg) + Zidovudine (300 mg)

Duovir Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Duovir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Duovir 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • 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 300 mg zidovudine
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • 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 300 mg zidovudine, patients having above 30 kg weight can take only
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 300 mg zidovudine
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 300 mg zidovudine

Duovir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Duovir is used -

Moderate

Mild

Duovir Related Warnings

  • 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.


Severe Interaction of Duovir with Other Drugs

Duovir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild


Duovir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duovir unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Duovir

  • Is this Duovir habit forming or addictive?


    Duovir does not cause addiction.

Duovir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Duovir


    Taking Duovir with food is safe.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Duovir


    Taking alcohol with Duovir can be dangerous.


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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; 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

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