Lamistar 30 Tablet Information

Lamistar 30 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Lamistar 30 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Lamistar 30 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Lamistar 30 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lamistar 30 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Lamistar 30 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lamistar 30 Tablet related warnings talks about Lamistar 30 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Lamistar 30 Tablet 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 contraindications of Lamistar 30 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Lamistar 30 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Lamistar 30 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Lamistar Benefits & Uses
Lamistar Dosage & How to Take
Lamistar Side Effects
Lamistar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lamistar with Other Drugs
Lamistar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lamistar
Lamistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lamistar 30 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lamistar 30 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Lamistar 30 Tablet 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 30 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lamistar 30 Tablet 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 30 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Lamistar on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Lamistar 30 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Lamistar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lamistar 30 Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Lamistar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lamistar 30 Tablet on the Heart?

Lamistar is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Lamistar 30 Tablet with Other Drugs

Lamistar 30 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adefovir

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Adefovir

Moderate

Amiloride

Metformin

Mild

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim

Lamistar 30 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lamistar 30 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

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

Frequently asked Questions about Lamistar 30 Tablet

Is this Lamistar 30 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Lamistar 30 Tablet has not been reported.

Lamistar 30 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lamistar 30 Tablet

Taking Lamistar 30 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamistar 30 Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Lamistar 30 Tablet 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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