Zepdon 400mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Raltegravir (400mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Zepdon 400mg Tablet is an antiretroviral used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Zepdon 400mg 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 the instructions carefully for all the medicines that you are given. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take this medicine. 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. Zepdon 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
insomnia (difficulty sleeping) headache nausea dizziness and muscle pain
Alcohol Warning
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zepdon 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Zepdon 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Zepdon 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Zepdon 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Quick Tips
Take it with or without food preferably at the same time every day Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better Do not take antacids or calcium supplements an hour before or two hours after taking Zepdon 400mg Tablet Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function during treatment with this medicine Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding
