Virolam 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition
Lamivudine (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Virolam 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Virolam 100mg 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. Virolam 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Virolam 100mg 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 Virolam 100mg 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. Virolam 100mg 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 Virolam 100mg Tablet?
Virolam 100mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food, but taking it at a fixed time each day is generally recommended to avoid missing doses.
Is Virolam 100mg Tablet effective?
Virolam 100mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. If you experience improvement, continue taking it as directed, but do not stop using it without consulting your doctor. Stopping too early may allow symptoms to return or worsen.
What is drug resistance? Can I develop drug resistance with Virolam 100mg Tablet?
Drug resistance occurs when a medicine that was once effective in treating an infection becomes ineffective due to the ability of the virus or bacteria to alter its structure within the body, which affects how the medication functions. This can lead to increased resistance to treatment. While Virolam 100mg Tablet is commonly used, it is crucial to follow your doctor's prescribed dosage and avoid stopping treatment prematurely.
How long should I take Virolam 100mg Tablet?
Do not discontinue entecavir (Virolam 100mg Tablet) without consulting your doctor. Stopping it too early may worsen your hepatitis, especially in the first few months following treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions and do not miss any doses.
What if I forget to take a dose of Virolam 100mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Virolam 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and follow the schedule.
What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Virolam 100mg Tablet?
In patients diagnosed with both HBV and HIV, treatment with Virolam 100mg Tablet should only begin after appropriate HIV management strategies have been put in place. Starting Virolam 100mg Tablet before HIV is properly addressed may lead to resistance against the prescribed HIV medications.
Can Virolam 100mg Tablet cure hepatitis B?
No, Virolam 100mg Tablet does not cure hepatitis B. It can help improve liver function and may decrease the amount of HBV in your body. This is achieved by limiting the virus's ability to multiply and further infect new liver cells.
Is Virolam 100mg Tablet safe?
Virolam 100mg Tablet is generally safe when used according to your doctor's instructions. Always take it exactly as directed and do not skip doses. If you experience any side effects, notify your doctor.
