Qvir Kit is a combination of antiretrovirals medicines. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Qvir Kit restricts the growth of HIV in the body and reduces the risk of getting HIV-related complications to improve the lifespan of an individual. The medicine should be taken with food. Taking these medicines regularly at the same time increases their effectiveness. A dose of this medicine should not be missed as it can affect your recovery. It is important to complete the full course of the treatment until your doctor advises you to stop it. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine are stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, headache, depression, insomnia, taste change, tingling sensation in hands and feet, rashes, etc. These side effects are generally temporary, but if they persist or become serious inform your doctor. This medicine can also make you feel dizzy or drowsy, so it is advised to avoid driving.

Before starting with the treatment, you should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any health condition. Your doctor may suggest regular laboratory tests to check your blood counts and other bodily functions. If you are HIV positive, you should not breastfeed or share personal belongings like razors or toothbrushes. Consult your doctor to know about safe sex methods to prevent transmission of HIV during intercourse.

Uses of Qvir Kit

Treatment of HIV infection

Benefits of Qvir Kit

In Treatment of HIV infection

Qvir Kit controls HIV infection by preventing the virus from multiplying in the body. It also helps your immnune system to work better and may decrease your chance of developing HIV-related illnesses such as AIDS. This ensures that you live a long and healthy life. Avoid skipping doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit. Taking Qvir Kit along with practicing safer sex and making other lifestyle changes may decrease the risk of transmitting the HIV virus to other people.

Side effects of Qvir Kit

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 Qvir

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

How to use Qvir Kit

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

How Qvir Kit works

Qvir Kit is a combination of four antiviral medicines: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, Emtricitabine, Atazanavir and Ritonavir. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and Emtricitabine work by preventing HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood. Atazanavir and Ritonavir work by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Qvir Kit. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Qvir Kit 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Qvir Kit is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Qvir Kit may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

What if you forget to take Qvir Kit?

If you miss a dose of Qvir Kit, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Qvir Kit

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Quick tips

Qvir Kit must be taken with food at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable

User feedback

Patients taking Qvir Kit

Once A Day

71%

Twice A Day

29%

What are you using Qvir Kit for?

HIV infection

83%

Others

17%

How much was the improvement?

Average

67%

Excellent

33%

What were the side-effects while using Qvir Kit?

No Side Effec*

25%

Fatigue

25%

Dizziness

25%

Vomiting

25%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Qvir Kit?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Qvir Kit on price

Expensive

100%

Related lab tests

HIV 1 & 2, Ab Western Blot

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - Chromatography

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - ELISA

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