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Lamivudine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Lamivudine safe for pregnant women?
Lamivudine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Lamivudine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lamivudine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Lamivudine. Immediately discontinue Lamivudine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Lamivudine on the Kidneys?
Lamivudine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lamivudine on the Liver?
Lamivudine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lamivudine on the Heart?
Using Lamivudine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Lamivudine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lamivudine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lamivudine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lamivudine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lamivudine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lamivudine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lamivudine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lamivudine
You can take Lamivudine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamivudine
Taking alcohol with Lamivudine can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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