The drug "Kiveksa" (Kivekca) is intended tofight HIV infection. It belongs to the class of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. The effect of this tool is based on blocking the transformation of the genetic code of HIV (RNA) into DNA, which prevents the retrovirus from multiplying. Thanks to the use of the drug "Kiveksa", HIV development stops. Said agent is used, as a rule, in combination with other antiretroviral therapy drugs.
Before you start talking about admission rulesmentioned means, it should be noted that the treatment of HIV requires the constant use of drugs. They cost, as a rule, expensive. For example, in Moscow for the Kiveksa tablets the price varies from 7,000 to 8,000 rubles. And given the fact that this tool is usually used as part of complex therapy, the patient may be in a difficult situation. In such cases generic drugs come to the rescue.
Produced by the well-known Indian company Cipla Ltd, Abamune-L is an analogue of Kivexa. You can buy it online . Note that it has the same active ingredients and, accordingly, is just as effective. A low cost due to the fact that the manufacturer does not bear the cost of developing and advertising the drug.
As indicated attached to the tablet "Kiveksa"instructions, they are prescribed to adults and adolescents over 12 years of age daily, one tablet at a time. Accept them regardless of meal times.
The described means in certain cases is notcan be assigned. We are talking about moderate or severe violations of the liver and hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Patients under the age of 12 years and weighing less than 40 kg of the tablet "Kiveksa" are also not prescribed, because it is impossible to adjust the dose of an agent with a fixed amount of ingredients.
Note that, if necessary, adjust the dosage of the components, experts advise the use of monopreparations containing abacavir and lamivudine.
Do not prescribe the described tool and with drugs containing zalcitabine.
In the first 6 weeks from the start of treatment namedmeans in 5% of patients may develop hypersensitivity. It is expressed, as a rule, fever, the appearance of papular rash and other symptoms of multiple organ failure (weakness, nausea, diarrhea, shortness of breath, pain in the abdomen and throat, cough). When they occur, you should immediately inform your doctor and stop taking Kivexa tablets.
The treatment with the described remedy may also cause other undesirable symptoms:
Во время лечения препаратом «Кивекса» следует monitor blood levels of lipids and glucose to avoid the development of lipodystrophy. The patient should be informed that the use of this drug does not eliminate the risk of HIV transmission during blood transfusions or sexual intercourse.
