Lamivir 150mg Tablet
Brand Name | Lamivir 150mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Lamivudine (150mg) |
Strength | 150mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Hepatitis |
SubCategory |
Hepatitis-B |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Cipla Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Cipla Ltd,Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013. |
You Save : Rs.24.42 Inclusive of all taxes
- if you are allergic to Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet
- if you have a liver disorder like hepatitis B or C or Child-Pugh disease
- if you have pancreatitis
- if you have renal diseases
- if you are pregnant
- if you are diabetic
- Skin reactions - It can be mild to severe like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
- Musculoskeletal problems - Osteonecrosis that causes joint stiffness and pain in larger joints like shoulder, hip, and knee
- New onset diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia – Monitor blood glucose and insulin levels. When needed add oral hypoglycemic and insulin
- Accumulation or Redistribution of body fat or
- immune reconstitution syndrome.
- Any sign of infection – fever or lymph node enlargement
- Liver disorders – used with caution in severe liver diseases. Consult a physician before use
- Kidney disorders – used with caution in severe kidney diseases. Consult a physician before use
- Cardiac disorders – used with caution in heart failure and MI. Consult a physician before use
- Respiratory disorders – used with caution in respiratory distress. Consult a physician before use
- Pancreases disorders – used with caution in pancreatitis. Consult a physician before use
Medical Description of Lamivir 150mg Tablet
Lamivir Tablet contains Lamivudine 150mg. Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – 1 infection. It is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.Lamivir tablet improves your immune system and reduces the risk of conditions associated with HIV infection. Lamivir tablet is used in combination with other antivirals for efficiency. It is not used in cases of HBV.
Lamivir 150mg Tablet Uses
Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet is used to treat adults and children above 14kgs weight who are infected by HIV-1. It must be taken in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. Your doctor will discuss which combination of medicines is best for you.
Lamivir 150mg Tablet Benefits
Lamivir 150mg Tablet used in the treatment for the following condition like
Chronic hepatitis B virus infection:
It is a chronic liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis B virus. It usually occurs when our body cannot fight against the virus and it is a communicable disease. It is caused by sexual contact with an infected person, sharing needles, and it also spread from mother to child during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Lamivir 150mg Tablet Indication
Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet is indicated in the treatment of HIV-1 infection that causes AIDS in humans. Lamivir tablet is used with other antiviral medications to boost the immunity of the affected hosts. It is indicated in ages above 14Kgs of body weight.
Mechanism of action of Lamivir 150mg Tablet
Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet is HIV-1 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Lamivudine is phosphorylated to its active forms Lamivir tablet triphosphate that incorporated into the nucleotide and inhibits the action of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. Thus, the active HIV molecule becomes inactive and further reproduction and multiplication process is stopped.
How Lamivir 150mg Tablet works
Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet inhibits the action of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase enzyme by incorporating themselves into the nucleotide sequence thus inhibits the action of the reverse transcriptase of HIV-1, thereby preventing the formation of mature virus particles into infectious virions that spreads the infection and improves immunity.
Lamivir 150mg Tablet Contraindication
Absolute contraindications:
Relative contraindication:
Lamivir 150mg Tablet Side Effects
Common side effects that occur 1:10 patients: Headache, insomnia, Cough, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or cramps, diarrhea, Rash, alopecia, Arthralgia, Fatigue, malaise, fever.
Uncommon side effects that occur 1:100 patients: Neutropenia and anemia, thrombocytopenia, raise in AST, ALT levels
Rare side effects that occur 1:1000 patients: Pure red cell aplasia, Lactic acidosis, Pancreatitis, elevations in serum amylase, Hepatitis, Angioedema, Rhabdomyolysis
Very rare side effects that occur 1:10,000 patients: Peripheral neuropathy
FAQs for Lamivir 150mg Tablet
Is Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet safe during pregnancy?
Yes, taking Lamivir tablet during pregnancy has decreased the transmission of HIV from mother to fetus. Consult your physician.
Can Lamivir tablet be taken while breastfeeding?
No, in general HIV virions can pass via breastfeeding thus it is suspected that antivirals can also pass via breastfeeding.
Can Lamivir tablet be taken while alcohol consumption?
The interaction is unknown but this medication causes side effects. Thus, consult your physician.
Can I take a drive or operate heavy machineries while on Lamivir tablet?
This medication causes side effects thus caution is used while driving or operating machineries.
Can Lamivir tablet be taken as monotherapy in HIV treatment?
No, Lamivir tablet must be taken with other antivirals.
Precautions and general warning of Lamivir 150mg Tablet
Alcohol
Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet generally causes side effects thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol. For further queries, consult your physician.
Driving or operating machinery
It is preferred to drive or operate heavy machinery with caution as Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet causes side effects. For further queries, consult your physician.
Pregnancy
The use of Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet is recommended during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
The use of Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet during breastfeeding is not recommended as evidence shows less amount of the medication passes via breastfeeding to the baby that may cause adverse effect in newborn.
Kidney Problem
Renal filtration impairment – monitor function. For further queries, consult your physician.
Liver Disease
Liver disorders and diseases like hepatitis B or C, Child Pugh disease
Monitor liver function before and during therapy, especially in patients with other
Use of Lamivir 150mg Tablet in children
Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet must be taken with other antivirals as prescribed by the physician without fail. These medicines must be taken with or without food on a regular time basis.
Use of Lamivir 150mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet has only been used in few patients 65 years or older. Dosage and usage are similar to adults. Discuss with your physician before usage.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
If you have any allergy
If you have a liver problem
If you have a kidney problem
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
General instructions
Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet is taken with other antivirals orally as prescribed dosage at specific time regularly.
Drug Interaction of Lamivir 150mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Serum concentration decreased by Acetazolamide, Potassium citrate
Serum concentration increased by Aceclofenac, Acetaminophen, Alprazolam
severity of adverse effects is increased by Acyclovir, Amphotericin B, Baclofen
Drug-Food Interaction
Lamivir (Lamivudine (150mg)) tablet can be safely taken with any type of food, if doubts arise kindly refer to your physician. Lamivir tablet generally causes side effects thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Over Dose
Contact your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately.
Missed Dose
If you take once a day dosage, then the missed dosage if you notice within 12 hours. If it is more than 12 hours, then skip the dosage and take the next doses as usual. If you take twice a day dosage, then the missed dosage if you notice within 6 hours. If it is more than 6 hours, then skip the dosage and take the next doses as usual. Always take with other antivirals Don’t take a double dose for a forgotten dose.
Storage and Disposal
Keep the medication out of children’s reach
Keep the medication away from pets
Once expired dispose immediately
Store at 30°C
Fast Tag
Lamivir tablet contains Lamivudine 150mg.
It is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
It is used to control and treat HIV infection with other antivirals
Do not use this medication while the lactation period.
Don’t use this medication with liver disease and kidney diseases.
This medication doesn’t stop the spread of HIV infection from person to person thus use caution and precaution while sexual contact, needle injury, etc.