INTRODUCTION ABOUT LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET contains Lamivudine which belong to the group of medicines
called Anti-viral drugs. It is used to manage Human Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV) infection in adults and children.
HIV is the virus
that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other related
illness. Signs and symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches and
joint pain, rash, sore throat and painful mouth sores, swollen lymph
glands, mainly on the neck, diarrhea, weight loss, cough and night
sweats.
LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET should be used with caution if you
have ever had liver disease, including hepatitis B or C, kidney problem,
pancreatitis. Consult your doctor before taking it.
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is
considered clearly necessary. Nursing mothers must not breastfeed their
infants while taking LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET. Consult your doctor before
taking it.
LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET should be used with caution in children with kidney problem. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
The
most common side effects of taking LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET are headache,
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, tiredness, fever, etc. Contact
your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
USES OF LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET
- To manage HIV infection
HOW LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET WORKS
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET inhibits the activity of enzyme (HIV-1 reverse
transcriptase) which is responsible for virus replication. Thus, it
helps to manage HIV from replication in the body.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take
LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine
with water. It can be taken with or without food. If you cannot swallow
the tablets whole, you may crush and combine them with a small amount
of food or drink and take all the dose immediately.
Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your
age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking LAMIVIR 150MG
TABLET unless your doctor advice you to stop.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET
COMMON
- headache
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain
- tiredness, lack of energy
- fever
- feeling generally unwell
- muscle pain and discomfort, joint pain
- difficulty sleeping
- cough, irritated or runny nose
- rash
- alopecia (hair loss)
RARE
- breakdown of muscle tissue
Stop taking LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET and consult with your doctor if you experience any of the following:
- serious
allergic reaction such as skin rash, hives, swelling of the face,
tongue or throat leading to difficulty in swallowing or breathing, chest
pain - signs and symptoms of lactic acidosis such as weight
loss, feel very weak or tired, unusual muscle pain, difficulty in
breathing, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, feel cold, especially in
your arms and legs, feel dizzy or light-headed, fast or irregular
heartbeat - signs and symptoms of liver disease such as yellowish
discolouration of skin or the white part of your eyes (jaundice), dark
or tea-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, loss of appetite, nausea,
vomiting, pain or tenderness on the right side of your stomach area - signs and symptoms of pancreatitis such as severe upper stomach-area pain, with or without nausea and vomiting
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Headache:
Rest
and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or ORS (Oral
Rehydrating Solution) and apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if
necessary. Contact your doctor if the headache did not improve.
Nausea and vomiting:
Take
the medicine, with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid
eating oily or spicy food. Contact your doctor if your nausea and
vomiting did not improve.
Stomach pain:
Try
to rest and relax. Eat small meals but take frequently. Keep a heat pad
on your stomach. Contact your doctor if the stomach pain worsens.
Diarrhoea:
Drink
lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep yourself
hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own for managing diarrhoea.
Contact your doctor if your diarrhoea did not improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is
considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
Women
who are HIV-positive must not breast-feed, because HIV infection can be
passed on to the baby in breast milk. A small amount of the ingredients
in LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET can also pass into your breast milk. Hence,
nursing mothers must not breastfeed their infants while taking LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET. Contact your doctor immediately if you’re breast-feeding
or thinking about breast-feeding.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before taking it.
KIDNEY
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problem and may require dose adjustment. Consult your doctor before
taking it.
LIVER
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET should be used with caution if you have ever had liver
disease, including hepatitis B or C. Consult your doctor before taking
it.
ALLERGY
Do not take LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET if you are allergic to lamivudine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
OTHERS
Before taking LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- are seriously overweight (especially if you’re a woman)
- have pancreatitis
Use in pediatrics:
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET should be used with caution in children with kidney
problem and may require dose adjustment. Consult your doctor before
taking it.
Use in geriatrics:
LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- medicines (generally liquids) containing sorbitol and other sugar alcohols (Ex. xylitol, mannitol, lactitol or maltitol)
- other
medicines containing lamivudine (used to manage HIV infection or
hepatitis B infection) Ex. dolutegravir and lamivudine, tenofovir and
lamivudine, Emtricitabine and lamivudine - emtricitabine (used to manage HIV infection)
- co-trimoxazole (used to manage infections)
- cladribine (used to manage hairy cell leukaemia- a type of bone marrow cancer)
- interferon alfa, ribavirin (medicines used to manage hepatitis B & C)
Overdose:
If
you or anyone else accidentally take too much of LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET,
contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | :Â Â | Lamivudine |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Nucleoside Analogue Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs) |
| Therapeutic Indication | :Â Â | HIV infection |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Tablet, Solution |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET out of the sight and reach of children
- Store LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET below 30°C
FAQs ABOUT LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET
Is LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET safe in pregnancy?
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is
considered clearly necessary. LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET may cause side
effects in unborn babies. If you have taken LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET during
your pregnancy, your doctor may request regular blood tests and other
diagnostic tests to monitor the development of your child. Consult your
doctor before taking it.
Does LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET cure HIV infection?
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET does not completely manage HIV infection; it reduces the
amount of virus in your body and keeps it at a low level. It also
increases the CD4 cell count (important in fighting infection) in your
blood.
Can I stop taking LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET?
LAMIVIR
150MG TABLET helps to control your condition. You need to keep taking
it every day to stop your illness getting worse. You may still develop
other infections and illnesses linked to HIV infection. Keep in touch
with your doctor and do not stop taking LAMIVIR 150MG TABLET unless your
doctor advice you to stop.
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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