Jonvir 150 Tablet
Manufacturer
Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Lamivudine (150mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Jonvir 150 Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Jonvir 150 Tablet is not a cure for HIV or 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 is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times 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.
Directions for Use
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. Jonvir 150 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Jonvir 150 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Jonvir 150 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. Jonvir 150 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I take Jonvir 150 Tablet, as per my doctor's advice?
Take Jonvir 150 Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. This medicine can be taken with or without food, but it is essential to take it at a fixed time of the day to avoid missing doses.
Is Jonvir 150 Tablet effective?
Jonvir 150 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Continue taking it even after seeing improvement, as stopping too early may lead to symptoms returning or worsening.
What is drug resistance, and can I develop it with Jonvir 150 Tablet?
Drug resistance occurs when a medicine becomes ineffective due to the body's ability to modify the virus or bacteria, affecting the medicine's working. It is more likely to happen if you take less than the recommended dose.
How long should I take Jonvir 150 Tablet?
Do not stop taking entecavir without consulting your doctor. Stopping treatment may worsen hepatitis, especially during the first few months after stopping medication. Take the medicine as advised and do not miss any doses.
What if I forget to take a dose of Jonvir 150 Tablet?
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with the scheduled doses. Avoid doubling doses to make up for the missed one.
What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Jonvir 150 Tablet?
In patients diagnosed with both HBV and HIV, starting Jonvir 150 Tablet before managing HIV may cause resistance to prescribed HIV medicines. Doctors recommend testing for HIV in patients diagnosed with HBV before starting treatment with Jonvir 150 Tablet.
Can Jonvir 150 Tablet cure hepatitis B?
No, Jonvir 150 Tablet does not cure hepatitis B but may improve liver condition by limiting the ability of HBV to multiply and infect new liver cells, thereby decreasing the amount of HBV present in the body.
Is Jonvir 150 Tablet safe?
Jonvir 150 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed, do not skip doses, and follow your doctor's instructions carefully. If any side effects bother you, let your doctor know.
