Avilam150mg
Tablet
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Avilam. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Avilam may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Avilam is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Avilam does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Avilam should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Avilam may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Avilam is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Avilam is recommended. |
Introduction
Avilam is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. ... View More
Uses of Avilam
- HIV infection
- Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Side effects of Avilam
- Headache
- Runny nose
- Nausea
- Fever
- Diarrhea
How to use Avilam
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avilam may be taken with o... View More
How Avilam works
Avilam is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up... View More
What if you forget to take Avilam?
If you miss a dose of Avilam, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- You have been prescribed Lamivir HBV Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Lamivir HBV Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
- You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepat... View More
Indication
HIV infection, Chronic hepatitis B
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral HIV infection Adult: 150 mg bid or 300 mg once daily, in combination with other antiretrovirals. Chronic hepatitis B Adult: 100 mg once daily... View More
Child Dose
Oral HIV infection Child: 3 mth-12 yr: 4 mg/kg bid. Max: 300 mg/day. Chronic hepatitis B Child: >2 yr: 3 mg/kg once daily. Max: 100 mg/day.
Renal Dose
Oral HIV infection Renal impairment: Dialysis patients: Not recommended. CrCl (ml/min) 30-49 1st dose 150 mg, then 150 mg once daily. 15-29 1st do... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Lamivudine, a nucleoside analogue, is phosphorylated in the body to the active triphosphate form. In the active form, it inhibits hepatitis B virus poly... View More
Precaution
Discontinue use if there is rapid increase in aminotransferase levels, progressive hepatomegaly, or metabolic or lactic acidosis of unknown origin. Disc... View More
Side Effect
>10% Cough,Diarrhea,Fatigue & malaise,Fever (peds),Headache,Musculoskeletal pain,Nausea,Nervous system neuropathy,Pancreatitis,Peripheral neuropathy,Na... View More
Interaction
Renal excretion may be inhibited by high doses of trimethoprim (co-trimoxazole). May antagonise the antiviral action of zalcitabine.
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More