Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection|Treatment of HIV infection

In Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a serious liver infection that has been there for at least 6 months and is still not cured. Ricovir 300mg Tablet helps treat this infection effectively. It lowers the chances of complications such as new infections and improves one’s quality of life. If this infection is not treated it can lead to severe liver damage which can cause other life-threatening problems such as liver failure or may be fatal also.

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. Ricovir 300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Ricovir 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It is also used to treat HIV infection in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.Ricovir 300mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV/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 may also be used to prevent HIV infection in some people at high risk. This medicine may be taken with or without food. It is used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. Taking these medicines regularly at the right time 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.Common side effects of this medicine include nausea vomiting diarrhea flatulence trouble sleeping headache and rash. These are usually not serious but inform your doctor if they bother you or will not go away. It can also increase the risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) if you take it for a long time. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor. Some people may put on weight while taking medicines to treat HIV/AIDS. Before taking it tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease or bone problems. While taking it you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts liver function and kidney function. Since this medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness do not drive until you know how it affects you. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.

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. Ricovir 300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ricovir 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Ricovir 300mg Tablet 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 <p> Ricovir 300mg Tablet 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 <p> Ricovir 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Ricovir 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ricovir 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Ricovir 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ricovir 300mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Ricovir 300mg Tablet 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.

Chemical Class :: Adenine analog|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)

Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection|Treatment of HIV infection

Diarrhea | Nausea | Rash | Weakness | Vomiting | Fatigue | Abdominal pain | Increased transaminase level in blood | Decreased phosphate level in blood | Pain | Dizziness | Depression | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Fever | Itching

Q. Does Ricovir 300mg Tablet prevent passing of HIV-1 and HBV to others?::: In case of HIV-1 infection Ricovir 300mg Tablet may reduce the risk of passing the virus to others but the chances of infecting others still persist. However in case of HBV infection Ricovir 300mg Tablet has not proven to reduce risk of transferring the virus to others. Therefore the patients of both HIV-1 infection and HBV infection should practice safe sex and should not share dirty needles.| Q. Is Ricovir 300mg Tablet safe?::: Ricovir 300mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.| Q. How should I take Ricovir 300mg Tablet?::: You should take Ricovir 300mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Ricovir 300mg Tablet works best when taken with meals or just afterwards. However taking it without food does not reduce its effectiveness. If you have any doubts consult your doctor.| Q. For how long do I need to take Ricovir 300mg Tablet for HBV infection?::: Duration of treatment will depend on the severity of HBV infection. You will need to take periodic blood tests to keep a check on the viral load and number of T cells. Your doctor will then decide the duration of the medicine accordingly. In some cases treatment is required life long.| Q. I vomited after taking Ricovir 300mg Tablet. What should I do?::: Take another tablet of Ricovir 300mg Tablet if you vomit within 1 hour of taking it. If you vomit after more than an hour of taking Ricovir 300mg Tablet then you need not take another tablet. Consult your doctor if you have vomiting every time you take Ricovir 300mg Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration.| Q. What should I do if I forget to take Ricovir 300mg Tablet?::: If you forget to take Ricovir 300mg Tablet within 12 hours of the time you usually take it you should take Ricovir 300mg Tablet with food as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Ricovir 300mg Tablet by more than 12 hours and it is almost time for the next dose you should not take the missed dose and simply resume the usual dosing schedule.