Virostav 40mg Capsule

Brand Name Virostav 40mg Capsule
Salt Composition

Stavudine (40mg)

Strength 40mg
Product Form Capsule
Pack 10 Capsule(s) in Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

HIV

SubCategory

HIV

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited Acme Plaza, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai, 400059 India
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    Medical Description of Virostav 40mg Capsule

    Virostav capsule contains Stavudine 40mg. Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)) capsule is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 infection. Virostav capsule is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Virostav capsule works by acting on reverse transcriptase which is required for HIV active particles multiplication process thus reduces viral load of HIV in your body. Virostav capsule is used in combination with other antiviral HIV medications.


    Virostav 40mg Capsule Uses

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule is used to treat adults, neonates and children who are infected by HIV. Virostav capsule must be taken in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. Your doctor will discuss which combination of medicines is best for you.


    Virostav 40mg Capsule Benefits

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule is used with other anti-HIV medication to help control HIV infection. Virostav capsule helps to decrease the amount of HIV virus in your body thus your immunity works better by reducing your chance of getting HIV complications like co-infections and other cancers. Stavudine is a dideoxynucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Stavudine is not a cure for HIV infection, it improves immunity that results in longevity of life; thus, precautions are necessary while sexual intercourse, surgery etc.


    Virostav 40mg Capsule Indication

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule is indicated in the treatment of HIV infection that causes AIDS in humans. Virostav capsule is used with other antiviral medications to boost the immunity of the affected hosts by reducing the viral load of the infected cells. Stavudine is indicated in neonates, children and adult.


    Mechanism of action of Virostav 40mg Capsule

    Virostav capsule contains Stavudine 40mg. Stavudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor is phosphorylated into stavudine -5- triphosphate. Stavudine-5-triphosphate battle with deoxythymidine triphosphate and incorporate themselves into the DNA of HIV molecular structure. After they incorporate within the DNA of HIV molecule the further process such as transcription, reverse transcriptase enzyme is inhibited. Thus, the active HIV molecule becomes inactive and further reproduction and multiplication process is stopped.


    How Virostav 40mg Capsule works

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. The active component of Stavudine incorporates with DNA of HIV molecular structure thus further process of multiplication is inhibited.


    Virostav 40mg Capsule Contraindication

    Absolute contraindication:

    • if you are allergic to Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule
    • if you are breastfeeding
    • if you are pregnant

    relative contraindication:

    • if you have liver impairment
    • if you have renal disorders
    • if you have pancreatitis
    • if you are diabetic


    Virostav 40mg Capsule Side Effects

    Common side effects that occur 1:10 patients: Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, increase in hepatic transaminases and bilirubin, Myalgia, Back pain, Weakness

    Uncommon side effects that occur in 1:100 patients: Headache, Chills/fever, Malaise, Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, Pain, Rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Pancreatitis, Abdominal pain, Peripheral neuropathy

    Rare side effects that occur 1:1,000 patients: pancreatitis, cardiomyopathy, convulsions, rhabdomyolysis, lipodystrophy, lactic acidosis, hepatitis

    Very rare side effects that occur 1:10,000 patients: erythema multiform, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, lactic acidosis, pure red cell aplasia, hepatic failure


    FAQs for Virostav 40mg Capsule

    Is Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)) capsule safe during pregnancy?

    This medication is recommended in pregnancy. Consult your physician.

    Can Virostav capsule be taken while breastfeeding?

    There is no specific study to detail this. But in general HIV virions can pass via breastfeeding thus it is suspected that antivirals can also pass via breastfeeding. Thus, consult your physician.

    Can Virostav capsule be taken while alcohol consumption?

    The interaction is unknown but this medication causes side effects. Thus, consult your physician.

    Can I take drive or operate heavy machineries while on Virostav capsule?

    This medication causes side effects and instability thus caution is used while driving or operating machineries.

    Can Virostav capsule be taken as a monotherapy?

    No, Virostav capsule must be taken with other antivirals.


    Precautions and general warning of Virostav 40mg Capsule

    Alcohol

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule generally causes blurry vision, fainting, and movement disorders thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol. For further queries, consult your physician.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is preferred to drive or operate heavy machinery with caution as Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule causes fainting spells and movement disorders. For further queries, consult your physician.

    Pregnancy

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule is cautiously used during pregnancy. Thus, consult your physician.

    Breast Feeding

    The use of Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule during breastfeeding is not recommended as evidence shows less amount of the medication passes via breastfeeding to the baby that may cause adverse effect in newborn.

    Kidney Problem

    Consult your physician.

    Liver Disease

    Inform your physician if you have hepatitis B or C or fatty liver or Childs Pugh disease as it causes hepatotoxicity


    How to Take Virostav 40mg Capsule

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule is taken orally with or without food.

    Virostav capsule should be taken at a specific time

    Don’t chew or break the tablet.

    Swallow Virostav capsule as whole.

    Virostav capsule must be taken with other antivirals.

    After therapy has been initiated, do not take more or less of Virostav medicine than prescribed or stop taking it without your physicians’ approval. Skipping or changing Virostav capsule dose without approval would increase the viral load making the infection more difficult to treat, or worsen side effects. For further queries consult your physician.


    Use of Virostav 40mg Capsule in Adult

    The recommended dose of Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule

    • 30 kgs to 60 kgs – 30 mg taken twice a day orally
    • >60 kgs – 40mg taken twice a day orally


    Use of Virostav 40mg Capsule in children

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule usage is provided as follows:

    •  14 days to 30 kgs – 1mg/kg twice a day orally
    •  More than 30 kgs dosage provided is as an adult


    Use of Virostav 40mg Capsule in Elderly Patients

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule has only been used in few patients 65 years or older. Dosage and usage are similar to adults. Discuss with your physician before usage.


    Other general warnings

    • Diabetic
    • Renal disorders
    • Pancreatitis
    • Any sign of infection – fever or lymph node enlargement
    • Musculoskeletal problems - Osteonecrosis that causes joint stiffness and pain in larger joints like shoulder, hip, and knee
    • Skin reactions - It can be mild to severe like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
    • Accumulation or Redistribution of body fat or
    • immune reconstitution syndrome.


    Talk to your doctor if

    If you have any allergy/ hypersensititvity

    If you have a liver problem

    If you have pancreatitis

    If you are pregnant or breastfeeding


    General instructions

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule is taken with other antivirals orally at prescribed dosage at specific time regularly with food. If Stavudine is taken separately the efficiency of drug is reduced significantly, thus it is ill advised.


    Drug Interaction of Virostav 40mg Capsule

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Serum concentration decreased by Methadone

    Serum concentration increased by Amoxicillin, Ceftriaxone, Diclofenac

    severity of adverse effects is increased by Didanosine, Hydroxyurea, Atorvastatin

    Drug-Food Interaction

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule can be safely taken with any type of food, if doubts arise kindly refer to your physician. Virostav capsule generally causes dizziness and instability thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    • Liver disorders – used with caution in severe liver diseases. Consult physician before use
    • Kidney disorders – used with caution in severe kidney diseases. Consult physician before use
    • Cardiac disorders – used with caution in heart failure and MI. Consult physician before use
    • Respiratory disorders – used with caution in respiratory distress. Consult physician before use
    • Pancreases disorders – used with caution in pancreatitis. Consult physician before use
    • Neurological disorders – used with caution in neurotoxicity. Consult physician before use.


    Over Dose

    Symptoms of overdose include dizziness, palpitations etc. Contact your doctor immediately.


    Missed Dose

    You can take the missed dosage if you notice within 6 hours if you take them twice a day. If it is more than 6 hours, then skip the dosage and take the next doses as usual. Always take with other antivirals and food Don’t take a double dose for a forgotten dose.


    Storage and Disposal

    Store them at <30°C

    Keep the medication out of children’s reach

    Keep the medication away from pets

    Once expired dispose immediately


    Fast Tag

    Virostav (Stavudine (40mg)capsule is used to control and treat HIV infection with other antivirals

    Do not use this medication during the lactation period.

    Don’t use this medication with liver disease and kidney disease.

    This medication doesn’t stop the spread of HIV infection from person to person thus use caution and precaution while sexual contact, needle injury etc.