Duovir-N

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) (difficulty in sleeping)
• Rash
• Muscle damage
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells) (low number of red blood cells)
• White blood cell count going down (neutrophils)
• Fever and chills
• Indigestion
• Trouble going to the bathroom

Interaction of Duovir N With Other Drugs

When Duovir N Tablet is given with antibiotics (clarithromycin, chloramphenicol, Doxorubicin), antivirals (acyclovir, atazanavir, efavirenz), or antifungals, one should take care (fluconazole, ketoconazole).

If you are taking Duovir N Tablets, don't drink alcohol or take St. John's Wort.

Interaction between a drug and a disease: People with liver disease, kidney disease, blood disorders, or bone disorders shouldn't take Duovir N Tablets.

• Doing some light exercise. Three to six times a week of physical activity can help improve your mood, outlook, and overall quality of life.
• Stop smoking and don't drink.
• A healthy diet for someone with HIV is full of whole grains, low-fat dairy products, protein, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• If you have HIV, you are more likely to get sick. So, make sure to wash your hands well and often and follow good food safety rules to avoid getting sick from food.

Frequent Asked Questions of Duovir N

Lamivudine and Zidovudine are what kind of drugs?

Lamivudine and zidovudine belong to a group of drugs called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). They work by making the blood less full of HIV.

Why Is Duovir N Used?

The antiretroviral medications in Duovir N Tablet work together to treat HIV/AIDS. It is used to treat people who have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It makes the immune system more robust so it can fight HIV and help manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)

How long should zidovudine be taken?

ARV prophylaxis with zidovudine (ZDV) for 4 weeks can be given to newborns whose mothers took ART during pregnancy and had viral suppression within 4 weeks before the baby was born (defined as an HIV RNA level of 50 copies/mL) and for whom maternal adherence is not a concern (BII).

Who should not take lamivudine?

If you have or have had liver problems, such as an infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) or the hepatitis C virus (HCV), you should see a doctor (HCV) if you have issues with your kidneys. Those with diabetes. Each dose of lamivudine oral solution, 15 mL (150 mg), has 3 grams of sucrose (ordinary table sugar).