Lamivudine

Lamivudine Solution is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is prescribed along with other antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV-1 infection. At certain dosages, it may also be prescribed to treat hepatitis B infection in individuals who are HIV negative.

EPIVIR

Lamivudine

Lamivir Solution

100ml

Cipla Limited

Solution

50 mg/5 mL

India

Lamivudine

Lamivudine FAQ

What is lamivudine?

Epivir, also known as Lamivudine, is prescribed in combination with drugs to manage human immunodeficiency virus (commonly known as HIV) both in adults and children aged 3 months and above, while Epivir HBV is specifically used for treating hepatitis B infection in individuals of all ages.

Is lamivudine the same as zidovudine?

The combination drug Lamivudine/zidovudine consists of two medications. Lamivudine and zidovudine. They were approved by the FDA in the past but are now not widely utilized or advised for treating HIV infections.

What is the chemical class of lamivudine?

The compound Lamivudine is a type of monothioacetal containing cytosine, with a (noted as ??, ??) hydroxymethyl oxathiolan moiety connected at the position.

Is lamivudine an arv?

Humans use Lamivudine (also known as 2T C ) to help lower the level of HIV in the body, acting as a drug

Is lamivudine safe?

Be cautious, as Lamivudine may lead to potentially life-threatening adverse reactions such as lactic acid buildup in the bloodstream (known as lactic acidosis) as well as liver complications.

What is the drug stavudine used for?

Stavudine is a medication that is commonly prescribed to manage HIV infection by acting as an inhibitor of transcriptase, demonstrating effectiveness against the virus in laboratory settings.

What is the classification of stavudine?

Stavudine belongs to a group of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors ( NRTIs). It functions by reducing the level of HIV in the bloodstream.

Is zidovudine the same as stavudine?

Stavudine (also known as d4T or Zerit) could be considered of zidovudine in the beginning phases of treatment or for patients who have had difficulty with zidovudine based treatments previously. Stavudine and zidovudine are typically not prescribed together due, to their conflicting effects.

What to monitor with stavudine?

Make sure to consult your doctor if you experience sensations, like burning or tingling in your arms and legs or numbness or pain in your hands and feet, as these could indicate peripheral neuropathy symptoms. There is a possibility of developing pancreatitis while taking this medication.