Lamistar 40 Tablet

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₹ 119
10 TABLET 1 Strip ₹ 119
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  • Manufactured by: Hetero Drugs Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Lamivudine (150 mg) + Stavudine (40 mg)

Lamistar 40 Tablet

10 Tablet in 1 Strip
₹ 119
10 TABLET | 1 Strip
₹ 119
209 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Hetero Drugs Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Lamivudine (150 mg) + Stavudine (40 mg)

Lamistar Information

Lamistar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Lamistar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Lamistar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Lamistar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Lamistar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Lamistar's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lamistar related warnings talks about Lamistar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Lamistar is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Pancreatitis, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lamistar contraindications section.

Additionally, Lamistar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Lamistar is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Lamistar Benefits & Uses

Lamistar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lamistar Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 30 mg stavudine, patients having weight less than 60 kg should take
Geriatric
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 150 mg lamivudine and 30 mg stavudine, patients having weight less than 60 kg should take

Lamistar Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lamistar safe for pregnant women?


    Lamistar can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lamistar right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

  • Is the use of Lamistar safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Lamistar on breastfeeding women are very mild.

  • What is the effect of Lamistar on the Kidneys?


    Lamistar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Lamistar on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Lamistar on the liver have been reported.

  • What is the effect of Lamistar on the Heart?


    Lamistar is completely safe for the heart.



Severe Interaction of Lamistar with Other Drugs

Lamistar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim


    Lamistar Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lamistar unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Lamistar

    • Is this Lamistar habit forming or addictive?


      Forming a habit of Lamistar has not been reported.

    Lamistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Lamistar


      Taking Lamistar with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

    • Interaction between Alcohol and Lamistar


      Consumption of alcohol and Lamistar together may have severe effects on your health.



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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Epivir (lamivudine)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 807-808

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 96-99

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zerit® (stavudine)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 807

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