Epivir
Lamivudine tablets for HIV-1 infection. They are used alongside other antiretrovirals to keep the virus under control.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Lamivudine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
Epivir is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Epivir depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Epivir details
- Alternative names
- lamivudine
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
- Pharmacological class
- Antiretroviral
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; hypersensitivity to lamivudine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- nasal symptoms; cough; transient elevated transaminases
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- ViiV Healthcare
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Trimethoprim; Zidovudine; Ribavirin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all paediatric and adult populations under direction.
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatic steatosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Lamivudine tablets for HIV-1 infection. They are used alongside other antiretrovirals to keep the virus under control.
Mechanism of action
Competes with endogenous dCTP to insert into viral DNA, terminating the replication chain in target HIV strains.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Avoid to prevent transmission.
What you will receive
Epivir names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Lamivudine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.