• Avonza Tablet is a combination of antiretrovirals medicines
• It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection
• It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
• Avonza Tablet restricts the growth of HIV in the body and reduces the risk of getting HIV-related complications to improve the lifespan of an individual
• The medicine should be taken in an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime for better efficacy
• Taking these medicines regularly at the same time increases their effectiveness
• A dose of this medicine must not be missed as it can affect your recovery
• It is important to complete the full course of the treatment until your doctor advises you to stop it.
• The most common side effects of this medicine are impaired concentration, abnormal dreams, headache, nausea, weakness and fatigue, nasal congestion, diarrhea, rash, dizziness, trouble sleeping, pain, depression, and cough
• These are usually not serious and go away within 2-4 weeks of treatment, however, inform your doctor if they bother you or do not go away
• As it can also make you feel dizzy or drowsy, it is advised to avoid driving
• In addition to that, avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase the intensity of the side effects.
• Before starting with the treatment, you should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any kidney, liver, or other diseases
• Your doctor may suggest some laboratory tests before and during the treatment to check your blood counts, liver and kidney functioning, and other health and mental conditions
• If you are HIV positive, you should not breastfeed or share personal belongings like razors or toothbrushes
• Consult your doctor to know about safe sex methods to prevent transmission of HIV during intercourse.

Uses of Avonza Tablet

• In Treatment of HIV infection Avonza Tablet prevents HIV from multiplying in the body
• It helps control the infection and make the immune system work better
• This lowers the chances of getting complications, such as new infections, and improves the quality of life
• It is not a cure of HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk
• It is important to Take Avonza Tablet as prescribed by the doctor
• Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of this combination of medicines and reduces the chances of HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines
• Although taking this medicine does not prevent the passing of HIV to other people.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Avonza 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Avonza Tablet

• Joint pain
• Pneumonia
• Muscle pain
• Increased triglyceride level in blood
• Elevated levels of serum amylase
• Blood in urine
• Increased transaminase level in blood
• Cough
• Impaired concentration
• Abnormal dreams
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Weakness
• Depression
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Pain
• Fever
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
• Back pain
• Abdominal pain
• Anxiety
• Vomiting
• Indigestion