Virem 300mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Virem 300mg Tablet is an antiviral or antiretroviral medicine. It is used in the treatment of HIV infection. It stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Virem 300mg Tablet should be taken with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.
Some people may experience nausea, diarrhea, and increased cholesterol or triglyceride levels, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can increase sugar levels in the blood.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor before taking this drug if you are an elderly patient, of, or above 65 years of age, if you have a history of liver disease including hepatitis B or C, or have hemophilia, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
Uses of Virem Tablet
Benefits of Virem Tablet
In HIV infection
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) weakens the immune system by attacking important immune cells, making the body vulnerable to infections and illnesses. Virem 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection as part of combination antiretroviral therapy. It helps lower the amount of HIV in the body, maintains immune function, and reduces the risk of HIV-related complications, improving overall health and quality of life.
Side effects of Virem Tablet
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 Virem
- Diarrhea
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Increased triglyceride level in blood
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
How to use Virem Tablet
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. Virem 300mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Virem Tablet works
Virem 300mg Tablet is an anti-HIV medication. It works by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Virem 300mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virem 300mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virem 300mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
UNSAFE
Virem 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virem 300mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
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Liver
CAUTION
Virem 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on use of Virem 300mg Tablet in these patients. Dose adjustment may not be required in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on use of Virem 300mg Tablet in these patients. Dose adjustment may not be required in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Virem Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Virem 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Virem 300mg Tablet should be taken with food.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Virem 300mg Tablet should be taken with food.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not take antacids an hour before or two hours after taking Virem 300mg Tablet.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminobenzenesulfonamides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Protease Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Virem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Ivabradine with Darunavir. Darunavir may raise blood levels of Ivabradine.
Do not consume Ranolazine with Darunavir.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Domperidone with Darunavir. Darunavir may raise blood levels of Domperidone.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Simvastatin with Darunavir.
Concurrent use may cause muscle damage.
Do not consume Lovastatin with Darunavir. Darunavir may raise blood levels of Lovastatin.
Concurrent use may cause serious damage to muscles.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Virem 300mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Virem 300mg Tablet doesn’t seem to have the potential for causing hair loss.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 360-61.
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Marketer details
Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India / Godown A, Gat No. 408 and 410, Vill: Urse, Tal: Maval, Pune-410 506, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
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