Lamivudine + Tenofovir Benefits & Uses

Lamivudine + Tenofovir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Lamivudine + Tenofovir 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: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg lamivudine and 245 mg tenofovir
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg lamivudine and 245 mg tenofovir

Lamivudine + Tenofovir Side Effects

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

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Depression

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
Weakness
Sinus inflammation
Back Pain
Insomnia

Lamivudine + Tenofovir Related Warnings

Is the use of Lamivudine + Tenofovir safe for pregnant women?

Lamivudine + Tenofovir is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Lamivudine + Tenofovir safe during breastfeeding?

Lamivudine + Tenofovir has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lamivudine + Tenofovir on the Kidneys?

Lamivudine + Tenofovir has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lamivudine + Tenofovir on the Liver?

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

Lamivudine + Tenofovir may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Lamivudine + Tenofovir with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adefovir

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Adefovir

Amikacin

Moderate

Amiloride

Metformin

Mild

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim

Lamivudine + Tenofovir Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Lamivudine + Tenofovir

Is this Lamivudine + Tenofovir habit forming or addictive?

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

Lamivudine + Tenofovir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lamivudine + Tenofovir

Taking Lamivudine + Tenofovir with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamivudine + Tenofovir

Taking Lamivudine + Tenofovir with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.