Qvir Kit

Qvir Kit

Qvir Kitis a kit of two tablets containing four different antiretroviral medicines. It is indicated in the treatment of HIV infection (Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection) in adults and adolescents aged 12 and over. One tablet contains Qvir Kit and Ritonavir (both protease inhibitors), the other contains Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Emtricabine (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors).

Before using Qvir Kit medication tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Qvir Kit Tablet, you have other allergies, you have kidney/ liver/ disorders, you have both HIV and HBV infections, you have difficulty swallowing your tablets, you are already taking other medications, you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.Qvir Kitdosage for this medication is determined by the doctor based on your age, medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults for HIV infection is about 300 mg, to be taken orally once daily.Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. Qvir Kitis advicable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

Drug = Tenofovir + Emtricitabine + Atazanavir + Ritonavir

Strength = 300 Mg + 200 Mg + 300 Mg + 100 Mg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd

How To Take

Take Qvir Kit medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Qvir Kit is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Qvir Kit

Side Effects

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Stomach pain

Headache

Depression

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Taste change

Skin rash

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

Increased blood lipid level

Increased liver enzymes

Warning

Qvir Kitis probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Qvir Kitis probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Qvir Kitmay make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Qvir Kitis probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Qvir Kitmay not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Qvir Kitis probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Qvir Kitmay not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Uses

Qvir Kitis used in the treatment of HIV infection. Qvir Kitcontains a combination of Atazanavir, Ritonavir, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Emtricabine. It is used in the treatment of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection in adults, and in some cases adolescents. Atazanavir and Ritonavir are protease inhibitors and Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate are nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors so QVIR works via two different mechanisms of action making it very effective.