Lamivudine
About Lamivudine
Lamivudine is a nucleoside analogue. It is used in combination with other medications to treat HIV infection. It functions by interfering with the growth of the HIV infection.
On using this medication you may experience side effects such as nausea, joint pain, difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, cough, dizziness, swelling of the mouth, headache, reduced appetite, weakness, vomiting, darkening of the urine, numbness, mental/ mood disorders, ear pain, itchiness, sore throat and chest pain. If your reactions persist or worsen over time seek the help of your health care provider right away.
Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Lamivudine, you are taking any other medications especially emtricitabine and zalcitabine, you have enlarged liver/ high levels of lactic acid/ abnormal liver functioning/ muscle problems/ kidney problems/ lactic acidosis/ nerve disorder/ pancreas problem, you are overweight, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.
The dosage for this medication should be based on your medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults for HIV infection is about 150 mg twice daily or 300 mg once daily.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Lamivudine
Hiv Infection
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Lamivudine ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Lamivudine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Lamivir s 150mg/60mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Patients may experience dizziness and/or somnolence, and they should avoid driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution to be advised in patients with moderate to severe impaired renal function.
Dose adjustment is required in patients with underlined renal diseases. Please consult your doctor.Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Lamivudine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Lamivudine as ingredient
- Emtri 150 Mg/30 Mg/200 Mg Tablet
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Zidolam 150 Mg/300 Mg Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd
- Trioday 300 Mg/300 Mg/600 Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Lamivir S 150Mg/60Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Heptavir 100Mg Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd
- Zidolam Ecopack 150 Mg/300 Mg Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd
- Virocomb N 150 Mg/300 Mg/200 Mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Abamune L 600 Mg/300 Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Tenolam E Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd
- Triomune 150 Mg/30 Mg/200 Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Lamivudine is a class of HIV nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs) that blocks the HIV enzyme known as reverse transcriptase. It can be used for treating both HIV 1 and HIV 2 as well as hepatitis B (HBV) where stops DNA synthesis. However, Lamivudine is used in combination with other drugs to treat these diseases.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
References
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Nevirapine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
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Lamivudine tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=lamivudine
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