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Lazid Tablet 60's

Lazid Tablet 60's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Lazid Tablet 60's

Lazid Tablet 60's belongs to the class of medicines called 'anti-retroviral agents', used for the treatment of immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It only prevents the virus from multiplying in your body.

Lazid Tablet 60's contains lamivudine and zidovudine. Lazid Tablet 60's works by preventing HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.

Take Lazid Tablet 60's as advised by your doctor. Lazid Tablet 60's may cause common side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, headache, fatigue, cough, a feeling of discomfort, and nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Most of these side effects gradually resolve over time and do not require medical attention. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Lazid Tablet 60's. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you have kidney, liver, or pancreatic disease. Please tell your doctor if you have a low red blood cell count (anaemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia), osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply), or lactic acidosis.

Uses of Lazid Tablet 60's

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Medicinal Benefits

Lazid Tablet 60's contains a combination of two medicines, namely: lamivudine and zidovudine, that belong to the group of medications called anti-retroviral agents. Lazid Tablet 60's is primarily used for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Lazid Tablet 60's works by preventing HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.

Directions for Use

Swallow Lazid Tablet 60's as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lazid Tablet 60's

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Tiredness
  • Lack of energy
  • Fever (high temperature)
  • Headache
  • Hair loss (alopecia)
  • Fatigue
  • Cough
  • Muscle pain and discomfort
  • Joint pain
  • Feeling of discomfort
  • Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia)
  • Irritated or runny nose

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Lazid Tablet 60's. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you have kidney, liver, pancreatic, or bone marrow suppression. Please tell your doctor if you have a low red blood cell count (anaemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia), osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply), lactic acidosis, or opportunistic infections. Lazid Tablet 60's may cause muscle disorders, especially when used for a long period. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any disease of the muscles or muscle weakness. If you experience muscle pain or muscle weakness, call your doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lazid Tablet 60's may interact with other antiretroviral (didanosine, efavirenz), antibiotic (atovaquone, clarithromycin, ganciclovir), anti-fungal (cotrimoxazole, fluconazole), anti-mycobacterial (rifampicin), anti-convulsants (phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproic acid), anti-histamines (ranitidine, cimetidine), cytotoxics (cladribine), opioids (methadone), uricosuric (probenecid), anti-cancer (methotrexate), anti-lipemic (atorvastatin, fenofibrate), anti-psychotic (clozapine).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Lazid Tablet 60's, let your doctor know if you have any kidney disease, liver disease, pancreatic disease, bone marrow suppression, low red blood cell count (anaemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia), osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply), lactic acidosis or muscle disorders.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIDANOSINE
  • EFAVIRENZ
  • ATOVAQUONE
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • GANCICLOVIR
  • COTRIMOXAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • VALPROIC ACID
  • RANITIDINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • CLADRIBINE
  • PROBENECID
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • FENOFIBRATE
  • CLOZAPINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take a diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes.
  • Choose lean, low-fat sources of protein.
  • Limit sweets, soft drinks, and foods with added sugar. 
  • Take proteins, carbohydrates, and a good little fat in all meals and snacks in your regular diet.
  • Avoid eating raw eggs, meats, or seafood (including sushi and oysters/shellfish).
  • Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
  • Use a separate cutting board for raw meats.
  • Wash hands, utensils, and cutting boards with soap and water after each use.
  • Exercise regularly. 
  • Avoid excessive alcohol and quit smoking.

Special Advise

  • Skipping doses of Lazid Tablet 60's may increase the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
  • Always practice safe sex while taking Lazid Tablet 60's. Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
  • Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor because Lazid Tablet 60's may cause the weakening of your bones.

Disease/Condition Glossary

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus): HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, recurrent fevers, night sweats, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, skin rashes, recurrent oral or vaginal yeast infections, and pneumonia. The human immunodeficiency virus causes HIV infection. You can get HIV from contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. Most people get the virus by having unprotected sex with someone who has HIV.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - LAZ0046

FAQs

Lazid Tablet 60's works by preventing HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.
Lazid Tablet 60's should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have kidney disease, liver disease, pancreatic disease, low red blood cell count (anaemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia), osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply), or lactic acidosis.
Stopping Lazid Tablet 60's may increase the risk of treatment failure. So Lazid Tablet 60's should not be stopped without consulting your doctor.
Please consult your doctor if you are using other medicines before starting Lazid Tablet 60's. However, medicines like didanosine, co-trimoxazole, clarithromycin, fluconazole, rifampicin, ranitidine, and phenytoin may interact with Lazid Tablet 60's and should not be used simultaneously.

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Alcohol

Caution

Lazid Tablet 60's with alcohol can cause unpleasant side effects. So please consult your doctor before consumption of alcohol while taking Lazid Tablet 60's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Lazid Tablet 60's is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Lazid Tablet 60's is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

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Driving

Caution

Lazid Tablet 60's may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

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Liver

Caution

Lazid Tablet 60's should be used with caution in liver patients due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. So please consult your doctor before taking Lazid Tablet 60's.

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Kidney

Caution

Lazid Tablet 60's should be used with caution in kidney patients due to the increased risk of serious side effects. So please consult your doctor before taking Lazid Tablet 60's.

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Children

Caution

Lazid Tablet 60's should be used with caution in Children. Your doctor may prescribe Lazid Tablet 60's by adjusting the dose based on the height and weight of the children.

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