Virem R (Darunavir/Ritonavir)

What is Virem R Tablet?

Virem R 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 R 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.

How Virem R Tablet Works

Virem R 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.

How To Use Virem R 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. It is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Virem R Tablet

In Treatment of HIV infection

Virem R Tablet decreases the amount of HIV in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This ensures that you live a long and healthy life. It is usually given in combination with other medicines. Avoid skipping doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side Effects Of Virem R 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

Warning

Alcohol

Caution is advise when consuming alcohol with Virem R Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

It is generally consider safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limit human studies.

Breastfeeding

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

Driving

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

Kidney

It is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Virem R Tablet is recommend.

Liver

It should be use with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Virem R Tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of it in these patients. Dose adjustment may not be require in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What If You Forget To Take Virem Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Virem R 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.