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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Lamivudine purchase.

Read drug prescription

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.
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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.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
150 mg100 $450.20Canada, UK
100 mg100 $178.00Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
300 mg100 $179.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg100 $223.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg100 $79.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg100 $360.52Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
300 mg100 $595.00Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
100 mg100 $180.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
100 mg200 $746.32Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
150 mg100 $360.52Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
300 mg100 $180.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
300 mg60 $760.37USA
100 mg100 $81.29Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg100 $249.00Australia, 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.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
100 mg60 $324.13Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg60 $395.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg60 $419.15Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg60 $399.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg60 $402.99Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg100 $736.71USA
300 mg30 $382.00
300 mg90 $1.00Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
100 mg10 Tablet$3.92
Hepavud 100 mg Tablet $0.39
100 mg x 30's $11.76
HEPAVUD tab 100 mg x 30's $11.76Khandelwal
Hepavud 100mg TAB / 30 $11.76
100 mg10 Tablet$2.79
Hepravir 100 mg Tablet $0.28
100 mg10 Tablet$1.12
Heptavir 150 mg Tablet $0.12
HEPTAVIR tab 100 mg x 10's $1.12Hetero HC (GenX)
100 mg60 $333.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg60 $355.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg60 $357.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
100 mg60 $373.65Canada, UK
100 mg120 $785.20Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg/ml240 ml$85.00Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg/ml240 ml$85.00Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg/ml240 solution$89.59Canada, UK
100 mg10 Tablet$1.44
150 mg10 Tablet$1.64
Hivir 100 mg Tablet $0.14
Hivir 150 mg Tablet $0.16
150 mg10 Tablet$1.65
150 mg x 10's $1.65
LAMDA tab 150 mg x 10's $1.65Cadila (Le Sante)
Lamda 150mg TAB / 10 $1.65
100 mg10 Tablet$1.61
LAMI tab 100 mg x 10's $1.61Mcneil & Argus
LAMI tab 150 mg x 10's $2.03Mcneil & Argus
100 mg10 Tablet$2.45
50 mg/5ml100 ml$1.40
Lamivir 150mg Tablet $0.16Cipla Ltd
150 mg x 10's $1.32
LAMIVIR oral soln 50 mg x 5 mL x 100ml $1.40Cipla
100 mg x 10's $1.16
Lamivir-HBV 100mg TAB / 10 $1.16
LAMIVIR-HBV film-coated tab 100 mg x 10's $1.27Cipla
150 mg10 Tablet$1.26
100 mg10 Tablet$1.09
150 mg10 Tablet$1.34
Retrolam 150 150mg TAB / 10 $1.34
Vifix 200 mg Tablet $0.42
Vifix 1000 mg Injection $1.05
Vifix 1000mg Injection $1.05Vintage Labs Pvt Ltd
VIFIX 1000MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 injection each) $1.05Vintage Labs Pvt Ltd
Vifix 30 ml Syrup $0.12
100 mg10 Tablet$1.06
Virolam 150 mg Tablet $0.14
150 mg x 10's $1.41
VIROLAM tab 150 mg x 10's $1.41Ranbaxy (Consumer HC)
Virolam 150mg TAB / 10 $1.41
Virolam 100 mg Tablet $0.11
100 mg x 10's $1.06
VIROLAM tab 100 mg x 10's $1.06Ranbaxy (Consumer HC)
Virolam 100mg TAB / 10 $1.06
100 mg28 $109.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg28 $197.26Canada, UK
100 mg84 $276.21Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg84 $279.70Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg84 $445.11Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
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References

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Lamivudine - Frequently asked Questions

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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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology