It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Lamivudine before taking it.
Lamivudine uses
is a potent nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nRTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis B either alone or with other medication.
Lamivudine indications
Lamivudine is a potent nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nRTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis B either alone or with other medication. It works by reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body
Lamivudine contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Lamivudine dosage
Adults: 150 mg twice daily administered in combination with zidovudine. For patients with body weight less than 50 kg, the recommended oral dose is 2 mg/kg twice daily. Children(3 months to 12 years): The recommended dose is 4 mg/kg twice daily to a maximum of 150 mg twice a day.
Lamivudine usage
It comes as a tablet and oral solution to take by mouth, with or without food.
Lamivudine precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hepatitis B, kidney disease, pancreas disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking Lamivudine. Avoid alcohol consumption. It should not be used in children less than 2 years old. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking Lamivudine.
Lamivudine side effects
Most common - Headache, nausea, uneasiness, fatigue, nasal signs and symptoms, diarrhea and cough. Body as a Whole - Fever or chills. Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps and indigestion. Central Nervous System - Nerve disease, sleep disorders, dizziness and depression. Skin - Skin rashes. Musculoskeletal - Muscle/Joint pain.
Lamivudine warning
Advice parents to monitor pediatric patients for symptoms of pancreatitis.
Lamivudine storage conditions
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from heat and direct light. Store the oral solution form in the refrigerator. However, keep the medication from freezing.
Active ingredients: Lamivudine
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Compare prices at online shops
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Lamivudine medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
ADV-CARE PHARMACY
150 mg
100
$450.20
Canada, UK
Big Mountain Drugs
100 mg
100
$178.00
Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Blue Sky Drugs
300 mg
100
$179.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
CanadaDrugStop.com
150 mg
100
$223.00
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Candrug
100 mg
100
$79.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Canadadrugs
150 mg
100
$360.52
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
300 mg
100
$595.00
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Health Centre
100 mg
100
$180.00
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
Cheapo Drugs
100 mg
200
$746.32
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Jan Drugs
150 mg
100
$360.52
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc.
300 mg
100
$180.00
Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Medication Discount Card
300 mg
60
$760.37
USA
PharmaPassport
100 mg
100
$81.29
Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
BBG Fulfillment Ltd
150 mg
100
$249.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Dailymed."Lamivudine: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Can Lamivudine be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Can Lamivudine be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Lamivudine be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Lamivudine, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Lamivudine. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Lamivudine? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Lamivudine should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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