Lamivir Hbv Tablet

Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine)

What Is The Generic Name For Lamivir Hbv :

Lamivudine is the generic version for Lamivir Hbv

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine):

• Epivir

About Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine)

Lamivir Hbv Tablet contains the active ingredients, Lamivudine, which is used in the treatment of HIV Infection. Lamivir Hbv Tablet is a prescription drug which is available at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores on prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Cipla (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Lamivir Hbv Tablet.   

Strength:

Lamivir Hbv Tablet contains Lamivudine weighing per tablet and can be found at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine):

Lamivir Hbv Tablets are used in the treatment of:

• HIV Infection

How Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine) Works:

Lamivir Hbv Tablet is an antiviral medicine which has Lamivudine which work by preventing HIV (virus) from replicating and multiplying, hence reducing the amount of virus in your body by inhibiting the action of viral specified enzyme reverse transcriptase.

Before You Use Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic
• You do not have liver or kidney problems
• You are not Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Your doctor knows about your medical history like all pre-existing diseases, surgeries, medication, allergies, etc )

What Should You Avoid While Taking Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine):

• Avoid driving while taking this tablet
• You should avoid taking alcohol
• Other Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine):

You should not take Lamivir Hbv Tablet if you:

• Have ever noticed hypersensitivity or any allergy
• Are having symptoms like skin rashes, blistering, and swelling of the face, shortness of breath, muscle or joint pain or general feelings of illness
• Have renal impairment and Diabetes
• Have Severe Eye Inflammation
• Have bone disorders, unbalanced fat distribution, and pancreatitis
• Have other Hepatic Disease or Disorder
• Are Pregnant/ Conceiving/ Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to the tablet
• Have any other Liver Problems like Hepatitis B Infection
• Have Heart Problem as it is responsible for lowering the Blood Pressure
• Have Eye Inflammation
• Have Diabetes, Bone problems, pancreatic problems, redistribution of fats
• Have any Kidney or Liver Disease
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive/ Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Lamivir Hbv Tablet contains, Lamivudine, which is used in the treatment of HIV Infection.  You must discuss with your doctor about the dosage and frequency of the doses because age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient. You are also advised to complete the full treatment course.

Adults are advised to take Lamivir Hbv Tablet at a fixed time as instructed by your Doctor. You may take it with or without food. It is not recommended for pediatric population, or Pregnant/ Breastfeeding woman.

How Much Of The Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Lamivir Hbv Tablet.

How To Take The Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine):

Lamivir Hbv Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time empty stomach. You need to swallow the whole tablet with water without chewing, breaking or crushing it. Try to take it 1 hr before food or 2 hrs after food.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine):

Patients are always advised to take Lamivir Hbv Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You must not start/stop taking the tablet yourself in any conditions. You are not advised to take Triomune tablet in large amount or for a longer time than recommended. Always complete the course of medicines for effective results.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor or reach nearby medical emergency center immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like flu like symptoms, skin rashes, allergic reactions, peripheral neuropathy, Insomnia, etc.

Do not share your tablets with anyone around you even if they are having similar symptoms. Always suggest them to visit the doctor for effective treatment.  

Also do not share your needles or other things which are infected with your blood.   

Missed Dose:

Always try to take every dose of Lamivir Hbv Tablet on scheduled timings and regularly. A missed dose may increase the risk of treatment failure so it should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose and do not double it at the time of next dose to make up the missed one.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Lamivir Hbv Tablet (Lamivudine):

• Runny nose
• Rash
• Hair loss
• Fever
• Insomnia
• Lactic acidosis
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Liver toxicity
• Myalgias and arthralgias
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Cough
• Dizziness or tiredness
• Pancreatitis
• Neuropathy

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Lamivir Hbv Tablet may interact with many other medicines if taken simultaneously and can produce some adverse effects or cause your medicines not to work properly. You always need to share the medical information with your doctor if you are on other medication or Vitamins/ Food/ Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Antiretrovirals like Efavirenz, Indinavir, etc.
• Anticancer drugs like Doxorubicin and Ribavirin
• Oral contraceptives
• Antifungal agents
• Methadone
• Rifampin
• Antibiotics like Trimethoprim or Sulfamethoxazole

Warning And Precaution:

Lamivir Hbv Tablet should be used cautiously in conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity
• Pregnant or Breastfeeding women
• Kidney (Renal Failure) and heart Diseases
• Liver disease
• Pancreatitis
• Eye Inflammation
• Diabetes
• Other virus Infections like HBV or HCV

Things To Remember:

• Keep the tablets out of reach and sight of the children
• Do monitor Liver and Renal Function Test on regular basis whenever required while taking this medicine.
• You must do exercise on routine basis and must take calcium and vitamin D supplements as this medicine may weaken you bones.  
• Read the information written on the leaflet of medicine carefully and do not use expired products.
• Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, duration and the strength of the Lamivir S tablet.

Indications:

Lamivir Hbv Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor for HIV infection. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course or until your doctor suggests you to do so.

Storage:

Store the Lamivir Hbv tablets at cool temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged while purchasing.