Lamivudine + Zidovudine Benefits & Uses

Lamivudine + Zidovudine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Lamivudine + 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: 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 300 mg zidovudine
2 - 12 years (Child)	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 300 mg zidovudine, patients having above 30 kg weight can take only
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 300 mg zidovudine
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 300 mg zidovudine

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Side Effects

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

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Erythema
Confusion
Depression
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
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

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Related Warnings

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

Lamivudine + 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 + Zidovudine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lamivudine + Zidovudine safe during breastfeeding?

Lamivudine + Zidovudine may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Lamivudine + Zidovudine, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Lamivudine + Zidovudine.
What is the effect of Lamivudine + Zidovudine on the Kidneys?

Lamivudine + Zidovudine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lamivudine + Zidovudine on the Liver?

Lamivudine + Zidovudine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lamivudine + Zidovudine on the Heart?

Lamivudine + Zidovudine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Lamivudine + Zidovudine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adefovir

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Probenecid

Ganciclovir

Adefovir

Moderate

Amiloride

Metformin

Clarithromycin

Mild

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim

Fluconazole

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Lamivudine + Zidovudine

Is this Lamivudine + Zidovudine habit forming or addictive?

Lamivudine + Zidovudine does not cause addiction.

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lamivudine + Zidovudine

Taking Lamivudine + Zidovudine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamivudine + Zidovudine

Consumption of alcohol and Lamivudine + Zidovudine 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; 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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Lamivudine + Zidovudine Benefits & Uses

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Dosage & How to Take

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Side Effects

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Lamivudine + Zidovudine with Other Drugs

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Lamivudine + Zidovudine

Lamivudine + Zidovudine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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