Review the side-effects of Lamivudine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most common - Headache, nausea, uneasiness, fatigue, nasal signs and symptoms, diarrhea and cough.
Body as a Whole - Fever or chills.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps and indigestion.
Central Nervous System - Nerve disease, sleep disorders, dizziness and depression.
Skin - Skin rashes.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle/Joint pain.
Epivir, Epivir-HBV
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most common - Headache, nausea, uneasiness, fatigue, nasal signs and symptoms, diarrhea and cough.
Body as a Whole - Fever or chills.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps and indigestion.
Central Nervous System - Nerve disease, sleep disorders, dizziness and depression.
Skin - Skin rashes.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle/Joint pain.
Other Precautions :
Advice parents to monitor pediatric patients for symptoms of pancreatitis.Drug Name : Lamivudine
Lamivudine(Epivir) generic is a potent nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nRTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis B either alone or with other medication. It works by reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body.Brand Names or Trade Names of Lamivudine
India :
Emduo Junior DT |
Emduo 30 |
Stadin Plus |
Lamivir S (30+150) |
Lamostad (30+150) |
Virolis (150+30) |
Emduo 40 |
Lamostad (40+150)) |
Lamistar |
Virolis (150+40) |
Lamivir S (40+150) |
Stadin Plus (40 mg) |
Lamistar 40 (150 mg) |
Lamistar 40 |
Virolis (30+100) |
Virolis (40+100) |
Stavex 30 |
Emduo Susp |
Lamivudine and Zidovudine |
Virolis-E
International :
Epivir, Epivir-HBV