Lamivudine
Therapeutic Group
Anti-virals For Systemic UseIndication Dosage
Lamivudine is a medication used to treat HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and hepatitis B infections. It helps to slow down the multiplication of the virus in the body, which can improve a person's immune system and overall health.
Hiv Infection In Combination With Other Antiretroviral drugs:
- Adult: 150 Mg Every 12 Hours, Alternatively 300 Mg
Once Daily Preferably Without Food. - Children Above 3 Months: 4 Mg/ Kg Twice Daily, Max 300 Mg Daily.
Content
- Tab 100mg /150mg: Lamivudine 100mg /150mg. Oral Solution 5mg /10mg: Per ml: Lamivudine 5mg /10mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised, Avoid
Side Effects
- Alopecia
- Muscle Disorders
- Nasal Symptoms
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Neutropenia
- Anaemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Raised Liver Enzymes
- Serum Amylase
- Headache
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- Gi Disturbance
- Abdominal Pain
- Insomnia
- Cough
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Pancreatitis