LAVIR 150 Tablet 60's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Lamivudine 150 mg
Manufacturer
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
60 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
LAVIR 150 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 ca
Uses
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. LAVIR 150 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. LAVIR 150 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is con
How It Works
LAVIR 150 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 LAVIR 150 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 LAVIR 150 TABLET unless your doctor advice you to stop.
Side Effects
taking LAVIR 150 TABLET are headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, tiredness, fever, etc. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF LAVIR 150 TABLET To manage HIV infection HOW LAVIR 150 TABLET WORKSLAVIR 150 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 USETake LAVIR 150 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 LAVIR 150 TABLET unless your doctor advice you to stop. SIDE EFFECTS OF LAVIR 150 TABLETCOMMON 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 LAVIR 150 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
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLAVIR 150 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGWomen 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 LAVIR 150 TABLET can also pass into your breast milk. Hence, nursing mothers must not breastfeed their infants while taking LAVIR 150 TABLET. Contact your doctor immediately if you’re breast-feeding or thinking about breast-feeding. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESLAVIR 150 TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before taking it. KIDNEYLAVIR 150 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problem and may require dose adjustment. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERLAVIR 150 TABLET should be used with caution if you have ever had liver disease, including hepatitis B or C. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take LAVIR 150 TABLET if you are allergic to lamivudine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore taking LAVIR 150 TABLET, inform your doctor if you: are seriously overweight (especially if you’re a woman) have pancreatitis Use in pediatrics: LAVIR 150 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: LAVIR 150 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking LAVIR 150 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 LAVIR 150 TABLET, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Lamivudine Pharmacological Category : Nucleoside Analogue Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs) Therapeutic Indication : HIV infection Dosage Forms : Tablet, Solution MORE INFORMATION Keep LAVIR 150 TABLET out of the sight and reach of children Store LAVIR 150 TABLET below 30°C
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Last Updated
11 Jan 2023