Twinaqt Tablet (Dolutegravir/Lamivudine)

Twinaqt Tablet is a combination of antiretroviral medicine that contains two active substances, Dolutegravir and Lamivudine. It is indicated to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in adults and adolescents over 12 who weigh at least 40 kg. HIV infection occurs when a person's immune system is attacked and weakened by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This infection progressively weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to opportunistic infections

This drug is contraindicated and should not be used if you have any known allergy or hypersensitivity to this tablet or other ingredients in the medication. Antacids can interfere with the absorption of the drug and reduce its effectiveness. It is recommended not to take an antacid within 6 hours before or at least 2 hours after taking this tablet. You can take other acid-lowering medications, such as ranitidine, and omeprazole can be taken simultaneously with this tablet. You must consult your doctor for specific advice on taking acid-lowering medicines in conjunction with this medicine. Taking this tablet during the first weeks of pregnancy or when becoming pregnant may increase the risk of a malformed spinal cord in the baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine. The doctor will explain the potential risks and benefits. Breastfeeding is not recommended because the viral infection can pass through breast milk with this Twinaqt Tablet.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Twinaqt Tablet works by inhibiting different enzymes necessary for the replication of HIV. It blocks the integrase enzyme, preventing the insertion of viral DNA into the DNA of the host immune cells. The other drug inhibits the reverse transcriptase enzyme, essential for converting viral RNA into DNA

Inform your doctor about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Twinaqt Tablet, reducing effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects

• Store the Twinaqt Tablet at a controlled room temperature of (30°C).
• Keep it out of reach of children

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Twinaqt Tablet based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet with or without food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.