Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine Benefits & Uses

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician 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, 300 mg zidovudine and 200 mg nevirapine
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician 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, 300 mg zidovudine and 200 mg nevirapine, patients having weight above 25 kg can take only
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician 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, 300 mg zidovudine and 200 mg nevirapine
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician 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, 300 mg zidovudine and 200 mg nevirapine

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Increased Liver Enzymes
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Erythema
Confusion
Depression
Chest Pain
Wheezing

Mild

Fatigue
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Dizziness
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Cough
Rash
Infection
Nasal congestion
Loss of appetite

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine Related Warnings

Is the use of Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine safe for pregnant women?

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine safe during breastfeeding?

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine on the Kidneys?

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine on the Liver?

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine on the Heart?

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine with Other Drugs

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adefovir

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Rifampicin

Fentanyl

Probenecid

Ganciclovir

Adefovir

Moderate

Mild

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim

Verapamil

Fluconazole

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Liver Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine

Is this Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine is addictive.

Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine

You can take Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine

Taking alcohol with Lamivudine + Nevirapine + Zidovudine can be dangerous.

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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; Viramune® (nevirapine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 809

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 806-807

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1286-1288

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