configunitprice | 5.38 |
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SKU | CMS2253 |
USA Brand Name | Epivir |
Strength | 150mg/60mg |
Generic Name | Lamivudine + Stavudine |
Manufacturer | Cipla, India |
Stavudine and Lamivudine is the generic version for Lamivir S
Lamivir S (150+60) mg contains the active ingredients, Lamivudine and Zidovudine, which is used in the treatment of HIV Infection. Lamivir S (150+60) mg is prescription drug and is available at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.
Cipla (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Lamivir S (150+60) mg.
Lamivir S (150+60) mg contains Lamivudine weighing 150 mg and stavudine weighing 60 mg per tablet and can be found at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.
Lamivir S (150+60) mg is used in the treatment of:
Lamivir S (150+60) mg is an antiviral medicine which has Stavudine and 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.
These also prevent the integration of viral DNA in the CD4 cell (whit e blood cells that protect against infection) and prevent the spread of the infection.
Make sure that:
You should not take Lamivir S (150+60) mg if you:
Lamivir S (150+60) mg contains, Stavudine and 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.
Patients are advised to take Lamivir S (150+60) mg 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.
Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Lamivir S (150+60) mg.
Lamivir S (150+60) mg dose should be taken at a fixed time empty stomach. Swallow the tablet with water without breaking or crushing or chewing it. Try to take it 1 hr before food or 2 hrs after food
Patients are always advised to take Lamivir S (150+60) mg as prescribed by your doctor. You must not start/stop taking the tablet yourself in any conditions. You are not advised to take Lamivir S tablet in large amount or for a longer time than recommended. Always complete the course of medicines for effective results.
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 advise them to visit the doctor for effective treatment.
Also do not share your needles or other things which are infected with your blood.
Always try to take every dose of Lamivir S (150+60) mg 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.
Lamivir S (150+60) mg 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:
Lamivir S (150+60) mg should be used cautiously in conditions like:
Lamivir S (150+60) mg 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.
Store the Lamivir S tablets at cool temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged while purchasing.