Triomune (Lamivudine /Nevirapine /Stavudine)

Description

What is Triomune?

Encompassing three dominant ARV (antiretroviral) medicines, Triomune is sorted as a fixed-dose mixture of antiretroviral suppressants. Positioning itself as a major HIV drug, this medication has demonstrated efficacy in the treatment mechanism. It is available as a fixed dose tablet.  Triomune is the brand name of Lamivudine/Nevirapine/Stavudine.

How does Triomune work?

As a fixed-dose combination, Triomune contains:

• Lamivudine - nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
• Stavudine - nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
• Nevirapine - non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)

Even if these ingredients are part of two different groups, they have the same goal of inhibiting the virus. They work together in keeping the body healthy, away from the negative effects of the human immunodeficiency virus. They help in decreasing the chances for opportunistic infections that AIDS can bring about.

Dosage

Note that Triomune complies with the accurate rule when it comes to granting HIV patients a dosage:

• A patients’ age
• A patients’ weight and mass
• A patients’ possible medical conditions
• A patients’ medical history

Adult Dosage (60 kgs and less)

• 30 mg of Triomune
• Consume twice daily

How to take it?

Aside from the prescription that will be handed over to you, there is a leaflet with the product that you can also adhere to. Following it will make the treatment easy and quick. In cases where you need to call the healthcare professional, do not hesitate to do so. Your health is important, and it is just right to consult your doctor. Ask questions about your treatment and dosage. It won’t hurt to ask a thing or two. After all, it’s your health we are talking about.

Triomune Side Effects

In addition to other side effects that fixed-dose combinations have, Triomune has its own potentially unwanted reactions. These are:

Mild Side Effects: 

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Mild rash
• Fatigue
• Difficulty sleeping

Severe Side Effects: 

• Skin rash
• Chills and fever
• Loss of appetite
• Irregular heartbeat
• Dizziness
• Abdominal Pain
• Tingling in the arms or legs
• Jaundice
• Extreme tiredness
• Unusual bruising or bleeding

Storage

Always place this medication away from direct sunlight, cold or hot temperatures, and moisture. Additionally, ensure that it is kept away from your children at home.