Specification | |
US Brand Name | Triomune |
Strength | 30+150+200mg |
Generic Name | Stavudine+Lamivudine+Nevirapine |
Manufacturer | Cipla |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
Triomune
- 30+150+200mg
This drug has a generic
name Stavudine/Lamivudine/Nevirapine which contains 30 Mg of Stavudine, 150mg
of lamivudine and 200mg of nevirapine. It is considered as antiretroviral type
of medication which is a fixed dose combination treatment in prevention of
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This medication can help in slow down the
ability of HIV to replicate and spread. It allows the number of CD4+ cells to
increase and to help the immune system to recover and reduce the risk of
disease spread.
Important information
about Stavudine/Lamivudine/Nevirapine
Triomune treatment is
contraindicated in patients who have clinically significant hypersensitivity to
any of the components contained in the formulation. It is also unadvisable for
the patients who are just initiating therapy with nevirapine. These patients
should take the dose of 200mg of nevirapine which has been shown to reduce the
incidence of rash and development of hypersensitivity problem. Once patients
showed tolerability to Nevirapine during this time period, they can further be
switched to Triomune – 30, which possess the maintenance
dose of nevirapine 200 mg. Hence, it is recommended that
patients should initiate therapy using a combination of
Lamivir-S and Nevimune during the first two weeks, and then
switch to Triomune-30 once they holds the adequate tolerability to them.
Dosage
Information
All three drugs are
generally recommended twice daily, permitting a fixed-dose combination to be
formulated. With the availability of this combination formulation, patients may
be better able to adhere to triple drug regimens, thereby enhancing compliance.
Store the medicine at room temperature away from moisture. It is usually taken
by the patients weighing less than 60 kg.
Triomune can be taken with or without food but it should
be swallowed with a full glass of water. Always consult the doctor for proper
dosage and duration of the treatment because it will depend on patient’s
condition and other conditions like weight and their response to therapy. This
medication can help to control HIV but it cannot be used to cure the virus.
What
if your miss a dose?
You should take your
medicine on the same time as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of Triomune for unforeseen reasons, then take it
instantly, but avoid the use when next scheduled dose time is close.
What
if you overdose?
In case of an overdose of Triomune, contact your doctor right away or seek
medication care immediately.
Side
Effects
Patients who are using Triomune may experience unwanted
side effects such as peripheral neuropathy, nausea, vomiting, headaches,
abdominal pain, lactic acidosis, pancreatitis, arthralgias, myalgias. If any of
these side effects persists or deteriorate, contact your doctor right away.
Things
to be taken care of
The medicinal treatment
with Triomune should only be administrated when the patient has accomplished a
2 week lead sin treatment on three individual constituent of this drug. Seek
emergency medical treatment if you may witness any allergic reactions. Some
common reactions associated with this medicine are difficulty in breathing or
swallowing, chest tightness, swelling, skin rashes, and hives.
Interaction
with other drugs
Triomune is not always
suitable for all kind of patients. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant,
breast feeding and planning to conceive or if you have any allergies or other
health problems before taking this medicine. Many other drugs can interact with
Triomune and affect the normal functioning of this medicine. Tell your doctor
if you may be using other medicine (prescription or non-prescription), using
any herbal products or supplements prior taking this medicine. Do not alter the
dose and never start a new medication until and unless your doctor advices you
to do so.
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