Lamistar Information

Lamistar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Lamistar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Lamistar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Lamistar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Lamistar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Lamistar's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lamistar related warnings talks about Lamistar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Lamistar is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Pancreatitis, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lamistar contraindications section.

Additionally, Lamistar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Lamistar is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Lamistar Benefits & Uses
Lamistar Dosage & How to Take
Lamistar Side Effects
Lamistar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lamistar with Other Drugs
Lamistar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lamistar
Lamistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lamistar Benefits & Uses

Lamistar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Lamistar Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 30 mg stavudine, patients having weight less than 60 kg should take
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 30 mg stavudine, patients having weight less than 60 kg should take

Lamistar Related Warnings

Is the use of Lamistar safe for pregnant women?

Lamistar can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lamistar, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lamistar safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Lamistar as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Lamistar on the Kidneys?

Lamistar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lamistar on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Lamistar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lamistar on the Heart?

Lamistar is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Lamistar with Other Drugs

Lamistar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adefovir

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Adefovir

Moderate

Amiloride

Metformin

Mild

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim

Lamistar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lamistar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Graves' Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Lamistar

Is this Lamistar habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lamistar.

Lamistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lamistar

Taking Lamistar with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamistar

Consumption of alcohol and Lamistar together may have severe effects on your health.