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ZIDOLAM 300/150mg Tablet 60’s
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*60 Tablet(s) in a Strip
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* Country of Origin: India
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET
ZIDOLAM
300/150MG TABLET is a combination of Lamivudine and Zidovudine which
belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-viral agents. It is used
to manage HIV infection. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection is
a viral infection that damages our immune system and weakens our body’s
ability to fight against various infections.
Before taking
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver
problems, kidney problems or hepatitis B or C infection. Do not take
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET if you are allergic to lamivudine or
zidovudine.
Although ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET can manage HIV
infection, it is important for you to follow certain measures to manage
the spread of infections to the other people (such as avoid having
unprotected sexual intercourse or sharing needles or personal items like
toothbrush, razors etc with other people). ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET is
not recommended for use in pregnant and in breastfeeding women.
The
most common side effects of taking ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET are
headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fever, general sensation of being
unwell, lack of sleep, muscle pains or cramps, joint pain, runny nose
and low RBC or WBC count in blood. Consult your doctor if any of these
side effects trouble you.
USES OF ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET
- Manage HIV infection
HOW ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET WORKS
ZIDOLAM
300/150MG TABLET is an anti-viral medicine. It controls the
multiplication of viral cell within the body, by blocking the actions of
certain viral enzymes (HIV-reverse transcriptase) that is required for
their growth and survival. It can also increase the number of certain
types of white blood cells (CD4) in the body which improves immunity
among the affected patients.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the
medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals.
Your
doctor will decide the correct dose and for how long ZIDOLAM 300/150MG
TABLET must be taken depending upon your age, body weight and severity
of the infection. Do not stop taking ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET without
consulting your doctor as it may reduce its effectiveness.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET
COMMON
- Headache, dizziness
- Nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite
- Tiredness, lack of energy
- Fever, general sensation of being unwell, cough
- Lack of sleep (insomnia)
- Muscle pains or cramps
- Joint pain
- Nasal irritation, runny nose
- Skin rash, hair loss
- Low RBC or WBC count in blood
- Liver problems (causing yellowing of skin)
UNCOMMON
- Shortness of breath
- Bloating
- Low platelet count in blood
RARE
- Changes in taste
- Passing more urine than usual
- Enlarged breasts in men
- Changes in colour of the skin or nails
- Tingling or numbness of body parts
Stop taking ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Loss of fat from face, arms and legs (signs of lipoatrophy)
- Signs
of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the
face, lips, tongue and throat causing difficulty in breathing or
swallowing) - Liver inflammation, jaundice, enlarged liver, fatty liver
- Lactic acidosis (causing drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, deep or rapid breathing, numbness of weakness in the limbs)
- Inflammation of pancreas
- Chest pain
- Fits, depression, anxiety
- Opportunistic infections or flaring up of old infections
- pure red cell aplasia (failure of bone marrow to produce new red blood cells)
- signs of infections (such as fever, headache, stomach-ache, breathing difficulty)
- signs of auto-immune disorders (such as muscle weakness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, tremor, hyperactivity, general weakness)
- signs of osteonecrosis (death of bone cells causing joint stiffness, pain in the hip, knee or shoulder and difficulty in moving)
- signs
of liver problems (such as yellowing of the skin and whites of the eye,
dark urine, light-coloured stools, loss of appetite, nausea, pain,
tenderness on the right side of stomach)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Headache: Â
Rest
and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as
water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead
can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could
aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.
Dizziness:
Try
to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any
tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume
excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your
doctor if your dizziness worsens.
Nausea and vomiting:
Take
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to
simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if
your nausea worsens.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
ZIDOLAM
300/150MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor
before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
Breastfeeding
should be discontinued in mothers infected with HIV infection. However,
consult your doctor before taking ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET if you wish
to breastfeed.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if your ability is affected by ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET.
KIDNEY
ZIDOLAM
300/150MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER
ZIDOLAM
300/150MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver
diseases or a previous history of liver infections (such as Hepatitis B
or C infection). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
ALLERGY
Do not take ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET if you are allergic to lamivudine or to zidovudine.
OTHERS
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have a very low RBC or WBC count in blood
Before taking ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET inform your doctor if you:
- are overweight
- have a weak immune system
- take corticosteroids to heal any auto-immune conditions
- are an alcoholic
Use in paediatrics:
ZIDOLAM
300/150MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and in
adolescents (aged below 18 years; minimum body weight 14 kg). Therefore,
consult your doctor before taking it.
Use in geriatrics:
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly people. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
- other
medicines used to manage HIV infection (such as emtricitabine,
lamivudine combinations (such as tenofovir/lamivudine,
lamivudine/stavudine) - ribavirin, ganciclovir (used to manage viral infections)
- co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) used to manage bacterial infections
- cladribine (an anti-cancer medicine used to manage hairy cell leukaemia)
- phenytoin and sodium valproate (medicines used to manage epilepsy)
- interferons (used to improve immunity) such as pegylated interferon alpha2B
- pyrimethamine (a medicine used to manage malaria or parasitic infection)
- dapsone (a medicine used to manage leprosy)
- medicines used to manage fungal infections (such as amphotericin B, fluconazole or flucytosine)
- pentamidine or atovaquone (used to manage parasitic infections)
- probenecid (a medicine used to manage gout)
- methadone (a medicine used for pain relief)
- medicines used to manage cancer (such as vincristine, vinblastine or doxorubicin)
- clarithromycin (a medicine used to manage bacterial infections)
- medicines containing sorbitol and other sugar alcohols such as xylitol, mannitol, lactitol or maltitol
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | :Â Â | Lamivudine, Zidovudine |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors |
| Therapeutic Indication | :  | HIV infection       |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Tablet |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET out of reach of children
- Store ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET at room temperature
FAQs ABOUT ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET
Q: What is ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET?
A:
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET is an antiviral medicine used to manage HIV
infection. It acts by reducing the multiplication of viral cells within
the body. It also improves immunity by increasing the numbers of certain
white blood cells (CD4) in the body which is required to fight against
various infections.
Q: Is ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET safe?
A:
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET should be used only under medical supervision.
It may cause few side effects like headache, dizziness, nausea,
vomiting, fever, general sensation of being unwell, lack of sleep,
muscle pains or cramps, joint pain, runny nose and low RBC or WBC count
in blood. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.
Q: How does ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET work in our body?
A:
ZIDOLAM 300/150MG TABLET acts by blocking the actions of certain viral
enzymes (HIV-reverse transcriptase) that is required for the viral cell
to grow and multiply. This reduces the multiplication of viral cells
within the body. It can also improve immunity in the affected patients
by increasing the number of certain types of white blood cells (CD4) in
the body which is required to fight against various infection.
| Weight | 105 g |
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