Dolutegravir + Lamivudine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
INFORMATION ABOUT DOLUTEGRAVIR + LAMIVUDINE + TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
Dolutegravir + Lamivudine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Uses
Dolutegravir+Lamivudine+Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How Dolutegravir + Lamivudine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate works
Dolutegravir + Lamivudine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is an anti-HIV medication. It works by preventing the action of reverse transcriptase enzyme. This enzyme is responsible for production of HIV.
Common side effects of Dolutegravir + Lamivudine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
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
Headache, Fever, Abdominal pain, Weakness, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Joint pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Gastrointestinal disturbance, Dizziness, Abnormal dreams, Depression, Anxiety, Itching, Rash, Fatigue, Decreased phosphate level in blood, General discomfort, Cough, Increased transaminase level in blood, Hair loss, Muscle disorders
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02 Jan 2023 | 06:40 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Dolutegravir + Lamivudine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
- Dolutegravir + Lamivudine + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is used to treat HIV infection.
- Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
- Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of hepatitis B infection.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- It may cause a decrease in your calcium levels. Your doctor may monitor calcium and Vitamin D levels regularly and prescribe supplements, if needed.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.