Epivir Hbv

Lamivudine

Epivir Hbv is a hiv medication containing Lamivudine, available as 100mg tablets.

Category
Hiv · Antivirals
Active ingredient
Lamivudine
Route
Oral use
Form
Film-coated tablet
Strengths
100mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.

Prescription rules on Epivir Hbv vary by country.

Details

Conditions
Chronic hepatitis b
Alternative Name
Zeffix
Therapeutic Class
Antiviral, Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Pharmacological Class
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Minor Side Effects
nausea, headache, malaise, fatigue
Moderate Side Effects
elevated liver enzymes, upper respiratory tract infection
Dosage Forms
Film-coated tablet
Administration Route
Oral use
Prescription Status
Prescription medicine
Originator
ViiV Healthcare
Onset Time
several weeks
Duration
long-term maintenance
Storage Instructions
Store at ambient temperatures, avoid excessive heat.
Drug Interactions
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, zalcitabine
Age Restrictions
Dosage adjusted based on age and weight for paediatric patients.

What you will receive

Epivir Hbv is the originator brand name, made by ViiV Healthcare. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with ViiV Healthcare and do not ship the original Epivir Hbv.

  • You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Lamivudine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
  • The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
  • A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.

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