Odivir (Kit) (300+600+400) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Cipla Limited. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Lamivudine, Didanosine,Efavirenz. This drug comes in the form of Kit. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 1 Kit and is priced at Rs 125.19 (arround $1.75266 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Lamivudine+ Didanosine+Efavirenz)
Pharma Company :
Cipla Limited
Brand Label :
Odivir (Kit) (300+600+400)
Preparation Type :
Kit
Single Dose :
1 Kit
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Lamivudine-300 mg
Efavirenz-600 mg
Didanosine-400 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
1 Kit
Price Unit :
Rs 125.19 INR (arround $1.75266 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 125.19 INR (arround $1.75266 US Dollar)
Drug details for Odivir (Kit) (300+600+400)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Odivir (Kit) (300+600+400) are :
Lamivudine-300 mg
Efavirenz-600 mg
Didanosine-400 mg
Lamivudine Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Lamivudine (Epivir) is used along with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Lamivudine (Epivir-HBV) is used to treat hepatitis B infection. Lamivudine is in a class of medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It works by decreasing the amount of HIV and hepatitis B in the blood. Although lamivudine does not cure HIV, it may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer. Taking these medications along with practicing safer sex and making other life-style changes may decrease the risk of transmitting (spreading) the HIV virus to other people.
Treatment of HIV infection in combination with zidovudine. Chronic hepatitis B.
For more details on Lamivudine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Lamivudine..
Didanosine Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Didanosine is used along with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Didanosine is in a class of medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood. Although didanosine does not cure HIV, it may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer. Taking these medications along with practicing safer sex and making other life-style changes may decrease the risk of transmitting (spreading) the HIV virus to other people.Treatment of HIV infections when antiretroviral therapy is needed.
For more details on Didanosine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Didanosine..
Efavirenz Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Efavirenz is used along with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Efavirenz is in a class of medications called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood. Although efavirenz does not cure HIV, it may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer. Taking these medications along with practicing safer sex and making other life-style changes may decrease the risk of transmitting (spreading) the HIV virus to other people.Treatment of HIV infection in combination with other retroviral drugs.
For more details on Efavirenz, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Efavirenz..
Odivir (Kit) (300+600+400) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Odivir (Kit) (300+600+400), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Lamivudine-300 mg Efavirenz-600 mg Didanosine-400 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.