Lamivir 100 mg Tablet - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

What is Lamivir Hbv?

Lamivir Hbv 100mg is used for Hepatitis b virus infection, Hiv infection, Hepatitis b infections and other conditions. Lamivir Hbv Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Lamivir Hbv Tablet contains Lamivudine as an active ingredient.
Lamivir Hbv Tablet works by increasing the number of infection fighting cells in the body.
Cipla manufactures Lamivir Hbv Tablet.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Lamivir Hbv missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Lamivir Hbv Tablet Uses

Lamivir Hbv 100mg Use for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Hepatitis b virus infection
• Hiv infection
• Hepatitis b infections
• Lamivir Hbv Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Lamivir Hbv Tablet - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Lamivir Hbv 100mg Tab. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Runny nose
• Rash
• Hair loss
• Fever
• Insomnia
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Cough
• Dizzy or tired
• Lamivir Hbv Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.

Warning And Precaution of Lamivir HBV 100mg tablet

• The warnings and precautions associated with Lamivudine (Generic Epivir and Generic Epivir HBV) therapy are:
• Co-infected HIV-1/HBV Patients: Emergence of Lamivudine resistant HBV variants associated with lamivudine-containing antiretroviral regimens has been reported.
• Emtricitabine-containing products should not be administered concomitantly with Lamivudine containing products.
• Hepatic decompensation, some fatal, has occurred in HIV-1/HCV co-infected patients receiving interferon and Ribavirin based regimens.
• Monitor for treatment associated toxicities. Discontinue Lamivir HBV and Lamivir as medically appropriate and consider dose reduction or discontinuation of interferon alfa, Ribavirin, or both.
• Pancreatitis: Use with caution in pediatric patients with a history of pancreatitis or other significant risk factors for pancreatitis. Discontinue treatment as clinically appropriate.
• Immune reconstitution syndrome and redistribution/accumulation of body fat have been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy.
• Cases of lactic acidosis, usually associated with severe hepatomegaly and hepatic steatosis, have been reported with the use of combination nucleoside analogue therapy in patients with HIV.

Storage of Lamivir Hbv Tablet

Store Lamivir Hbv 100mg at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Lamivir Hbv Tablet.