Maximune 500mg Tablet is an antiviral or antiretroviral medicine. It is used in the treatment of HIV infection. It stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Maximune 500mg Tablet is used to control and treat HIV (viral) infection that causes AIDS

Uses of Maximune Tablet

HIV infection

Benefits of Maximune Tablet

In HIV infection

Maximune 500mg 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. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.

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 this medicine 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.

Side effects of Maximune Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Maximune

Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Pneumonia
Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)

How to use Maximune Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Maximune 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Maximune 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Maximune 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Maximune 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Maximune 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Maximune 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Maximune 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Maximune 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Maximune 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Maximune Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Maximune 500mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Maximune 500mg Tablet

₹51.44/Tablet

Saquin 500mg Tablet

Hetero Drugs Ltd

₹50/tablet

3% cheaper

Quick tips

Maximune 500mg Tablet should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoline carboxamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Protease (HIV) inhibitors

Patient concerns

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

FAQs

What class does Maximune 500mg Tablet belong to?

Maximune 500mg Tablet belongs to a class called protease inhibitors

What is Maximune 500mg Tablet used for and how does it work?

Maximune 500mg Tablet is used along with other medication for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It does not completely cure HIV or AIDS. Maximune 500mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called protease inhibitors. It prevents HIV from multiplying inside the body.

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