Lamivudine + Zidovudine

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Lamivudine Zidovudine
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Information

Lamivudine + Zidovudine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Lamivudine + Zidovudine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Lamivudine + Zidovudine Benefits & Uses

Lamivudine + Zidovudine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lamivudine + Zidovudine 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • 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 300 mg zidovudine
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • 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 300 mg zidovudine, patients having above 30 kg weight can take only
Adult
  • Disease:
  • 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 300 mg zidovudine
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • 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 300 mg zidovudine

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lamivudine + Zidovudine is used -

Moderate

Mild

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lamivudine + Zidovudine safe for pregnant women?


    Lamivudine + Zidovudine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lamivudine + Zidovudine again without your doctor's advice.

  • Is the use of Lamivudine + Zidovudine safe during breastfeeding?


    Lamivudine + Zidovudine may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Lamivudine + Zidovudine, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Lamivudine + Zidovudine.

  • What is the effect of Lamivudine + Zidovudine on the Kidneys?


    Lamivudine + Zidovudine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Lamivudine + Zidovudine on the Liver?


    Lamivudine + Zidovudine has very mild side effects on the liver.

  • What is the effect of Lamivudine + Zidovudine on the Heart?


    Lamivudine + Zidovudine is rarely harmful for the heart.


Severe Interaction of Lamivudine + Zidovudine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim
    Fluconazole

    Lamivudine + Zidovudine Contraindications

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


    Frequently asked Questions about Lamivudine + Zidovudine

    • Is this Lamivudine + Zidovudine habit forming or addictive?


      Lamivudine + Zidovudine does not cause addiction.

    Lamivudine + Zidovudine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Lamivudine + Zidovudine


      Taking Lamivudine + Zidovudine with food is safe.

    • Interaction between Alcohol and Lamivudine + Zidovudine


      Consumption of alcohol and Lamivudine + Zidovudine together may have severe effects on your health.


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    7 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Epivir (lamivudine)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 807-808

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 96-99

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Retrovir® (zidovudine)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 806-807

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1286-1288

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