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About Ricovir 300mg Tablet
Ricovir 300mg Tablet is used to treat HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Ricovir 300mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV/AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It may also be used to prevent HIV infection in some people at high risk. This medicine is best taken with food. It is used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. Taking these medicines regularly at the right time greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, trouble sleeping, headache, and rash. These are usually not serious but inform your doctor if they bother you or will not go away. It can also increase the risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) if you take it for a long time. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor. Some people may put on weight while taking medicines to treat HIV/AIDS.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease or bone problems. While taking it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts, liver function, and kidney function. Since this medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness, do not drive until you know how it affects you. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
USES OF RICOVIR TABLET
- Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
BENEFITS OF RICOVIR TABLET
- In Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a serious liver infection that has been there for at least 6 months and is still not cured. Ricovir 300mg Tablet helps treat this infection effectively. It lowers the chances of complications, such as new infections, and improves one’s quality of life. If this infection is not treated, it can lead to severe liver damage, which can cause other life-threatening problems, such as liver failure, or may be fatal also.
SIDE EFFECTS OF RICOVIR TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ricovir
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rash
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Increased transaminase level in blood
- Decreased phosphate level in blood
HOW TO USE RICOVIR TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ricovir 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW RICOVIR TABLET WORKS
Ricovir 300mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
SAFETY ADVICE
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Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ricovir 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ricovir 300mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
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Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ricovir 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
UNSAFE
Ricovir 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Kidney
CAUTION
Ricovir 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ricovir 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ricovir 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ricovir 300mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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CHILDREN CAUTION
UNSAFE
Ricovir 300mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years.
Ricovir 300mg Tablet Habit Forming : NO
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WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE RICOVIR TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Ricovir 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
- You have been prescribed Ricovir 300mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. - Ricovir 300mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
- You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don’t share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
FAQs ABOUT RICOVIR 300MG
Can RICOVIR 300MG be used in pregnant women?
No. It is not recommended for use in the pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.
Does RICOVIR 300MG cure hepatitis B?
It can treat hepatitis B very effectively in some people. In some situation, it is more effective than adefovir and lamivudine.
REFERENCES
- Goodman and Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. Chapter – 58; Antiviral agents; 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical, 2011. Page – 1618, 1619.
- E. Jenny Heathcote; Efficacy and safety of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in patients with chronic hepatitis B; [Published on 2010] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3002569/
- Alice M Jenh Paul A Pham; Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B; [Published on 2010] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20954872/
- CIPLA (EU) Limited; Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC); [Revised on Nov 2020] [Accessed 13 Oct 2020 https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9932.pdf
- Gilead Sciences, Inc; U.S. Food and Drug Administration; [Revised on Jan 2012] [Accessed 13 Oct 2020] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/022577lbl.pdf
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