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Product trade name: Lamivudine



Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products:

  • Lamivudine

    Lamivudine available forms, composition, doses:

  • Tablets; Oral; Lamivudine 150 mg
  • Tablets; Oral; Lamivudine 300 mg

    Lamivudine destination | category:

  • Human:
  • Antivirals
  • Nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors

    Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes:

  • J05AF05 - Lamivudine

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  • Invagen Pharmaceuticals

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    There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient lamivudine:

    Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals information

    Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals is an anti-HIV treatment in the class of drugs called Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs). The body breaks down these drugs into chemicals that stop HIV from infecting uninfected cells in the body, but they do not help cells that have already been infected with the virus. This product is an important part of combination anti-HIV treatment. Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals inhibits the reproduction of viruses in the body.

    Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals warnings

    Before taking the medication, tell your doctor if you have:
    kidney disease
    liver disease
    pancreatitis
    problems with your muscles
    problems with your blood counts.
    Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals does not reduce the risk of passing the HIV or hepatitis B virus to others. Avoid alcohol while taking the medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of damage to the pancreas and / or liver. It is not known whether Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals will be harmful to an unborn baby. It is very important to treat HIV / AIDS during pregnancy to reduce the risk of infecting the baby. It is not known whether Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals passes into breast milk and what effect it may have on a nursing baby. To prevent transmission of the virus to uninfected babies, it is recommended that HIV-positive mothers not breast-feed. The drug may interact with other medications resulting in reduced effectiveness and / or side effects. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medications, including herbal products.



    Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals side effects

    The possible side effects of Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals are lactic acidosis and severe liver problems, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of reverse transcriptase inhibitors, alone or in combination. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, or unusual or unexpected stomach discomfort; weakness and tiredness; shortness of breath; weakness in the arms and legs; yellowing of the skin or eyes; or pain in the upper stomach area. These may be early symptoms of lactic acidosis or liver problems. Serious cases of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) have also been reported with the use of Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of pancreatitis including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking this medication and seek emergency medical attention.

    Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals overdose

    Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals overdose are not known. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise.

    Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals usage guidelines

    Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals can be taken with or without food. For the treatment of HIV or AIDS, this drug is usually taken twice a day and is often used in combination with other HIV medicines. Follow your doctor's instructions. For the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, this product is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Store Lamivudine Invagen Pharmaceuticals at room temperature away from moisture and heat.



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