(Azidothymidine) Lamivudine
Prescription Required
Composition | Lamivudine Or Azidothymidine |
Therapeutic Class | Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) |
Dosages | Directed To The Physician |
Uses | Effective against HIV-1 infection, For prevention of maternal-fetal HIV transmission, and use for prevention of HIV infection in newborns. |
Side effects | Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Headache, Decreased appetite, Muscle pain, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea |
Habit Forming | No Habit Forming |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Warnings – Sometimes patients miss a dose of their medicine, so the patient should take the missed dose as soon as possible. But if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose but do not double the dose. This could be dangerous. |