Lavir-150 Tablet Substitute
Composition:
LAMIVUDINE-150MG
Uses:
HIV, Chronic hepatitis B
Medicinal Benefits:
Lavir-150 Tablet belongs to the group of antiretroviral drugs used to control HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. Lavir-150 Tablet contains ‘lamivudine’, which is a ‘nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor’ and works by preventing the development of the virus in human cells. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.
Lavir-150 Tablet does not affect fertility. However, if you develop any side effects while using Lavir-150 Tablet , consult your doctor immediately.
No, Lavir-150 Tablet does not cure hepatitis B but may improve the condition of the liver. It may reduce the quantity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the body. This is done by reducing the ability of HBV to multiply and further contaminate new liver cells.
Lavir-150 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed, and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's guidelines carefully and inform your doctor if any side effects disturb you.
Do not stop taking Lavir-150 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Stopping Lavir-150 Tablet before treatment may worsen your hepatitis. This can occur during the first few months after you stop taking Lavir-150 Tablet . Take the Lavir-150 Tablet strictly as instructed, and do not miss any dose.
In hepatitis B (HBV) patients diagnosed with HIV, Lavir-150 Tablet is not suggested until and unless these patients start taking Lavir-150 Tablet for HIV management. Starting Lavir-150 Tablet in such patients may lead to resistance to the recommended HIV medicines. Therefore, doctors advise tests for HIV in patients diagnosed with HBV infection before starting treatment with Lavir-150 Tablet .