Antiretroviral Drugs

Used in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B virus, these are taken together with zidovudine (AZT) or other medications which are used to treat HIV. These help keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. The specifications are as follows:

 

• Lamivudine: 100 mg. Tablets
• Common Brand name: EPIVIR
  
• Packing: 10 tablets per blister

We are offering Zidovudine which slows the spreading of HIV infection in the body. Used alone or with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

in patients with or without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), these do not prevent the spread of HIV to other people except when given to HIV-positive pregnant women. Zidovudine is given to HIV-positive pregnant women to prevent the infection from going to the baby. However, HIV infection may still occur in the infant despite this treatment. The specifications are as follows:

 

• Zidovudine: 300 mg. Tablets
• Common Brand name: RETROVIR ®
• Packing: 10 tablets per blister

We are manufacturing and supplying Nevirapine (ne-VYE-ra-peen) which is used, with other medicines, in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These help keep HIV from reproducing and slow down the destruction of the immune system.

The specifications are as follows:

• Nevirapine: 200 mg. Tablets
• Common Brand name: VIRAMUNE ®
• Packing: 10 tablets per blister

We are offering Efavirenz which are used for in the treatment of the infection caused

by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with other medicines. The drug will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS but, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system.

The specifications are as follows:

• Efavirenz: 600 mg. Tablets
• Common Brand name: SUSTIVA
  
• Packing: 10 tablets per blister

Stavudine (STAV-yoo-deen) (also known as d4T) is used in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Stavudine (d4T) will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps to keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Stavudine will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this medicine may continue to have the problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.

Stavudine may cause some serious side effects, including peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include tingling, burning, numbness, and pain in the hands or feet. Check with your doctor if any new health problems or symptoms occur while you are taking stavudine.

STAVUDINE	15 mg., 20 mg., 30 mg. & 40 mg. Capsules
Common Brand Name	ZERIT ®
Packing	10 tablets per blister

Valacyclovir (val-ay-SYE-kloe-veer) is used to treat the symptoms of herpes zoster (also known as shingles), a herpes virus infection of the skin; it is also used to treat and prevent genital herpes infections. In your body, valacyclovir becomes the anti-herpes medicine, acyclovir. Although valacyclovir will not cure shingles or genital herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores heal faster.

Valacyclovir Hydrochloride	(Equivalent to 500 mg. & 1000 mg. Valacyclovir) Tablets
Common Brand Name:	Valtrex ®
Packing :	10 tablets per blister

Ganciclovir (gan-SYE-kloe-vir) is an antiviral. It is used to treat infections caused by viruses.

Ganciclovir is used to treat the symptoms of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the eyes in people whose immune system is not working fully. This includes patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ganciclovir will not cure this eye infection, but it may help to keep the symptoms from becoming worse. It is also used to help prevent CMV infection in patients who receive organ or bone marrow transplants, as well as in patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Ganciclovir may be used for other serious CMV infections as determined by your doctor. However, it does not work in treating certain viruses, such as the common cold or the flu.

This medicine may cause some serious side effects, including anemia and other blood problems. Before you begin treatment with ganciclovir, you and your doctor should talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.

Ganciclovir :	250 mg. & 500 mg. Capsules 500 mg. Injection
Common Brand name :	Cytovene®
Packing :	10 tablets per blister