LAMIPURE 150 MG

What is a Lamipure 150 mg Tablet?

Lamipure contains salt called Lamivudine 150 mg. It is a nucleoside analogue indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). It improves your immune system and reduces the risk of conditions associated with HIV infection. This tablet is used in combination with other antivirals for efficiency. It is not used in cases of HBV.

What Lamivudine 150 mg drug is used for?

Lamivudine is manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare Private Limited. This drug is also used with other HIV medications to help to control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chances of getting HIV complications and improves your quality of life. Lamivudine belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. It is not a cure for HIV infection. It decreases your risk of spreading HIV disease to others. Continue to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

What is HIV?

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It harms your immune system by destroying a type of white blood cell that helps your body infection. This puts you at risk for serious infections and certain cancers.

• How does HIV spread?

HIV can spread in different ways:

1. Through unprotected sex with a person with HIV. This is the most common way that it spreads.
2. By sharing drug needles 
3. Through contact with the blood of a person with HIV
4. From mother to baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.

• What are the signs and symptoms of HIV infection?

The first signs of HIV infection may be flu-like symptoms:

Fever

Chills

Rash

Night sweats

Muscle aches

Sore throat

Fatigue

Swollen lymph nodes 

Mouth ulcers

These symptoms may come and go within two or four weeks. This stage is called acute HIV infection.

It is a drug that is consumed orally. It’s covered by an external coating that gets easily dissolved when it enters the intestines. Each of the tablets is designed to hold 150 mg of Lamivudine. Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Dose and duration will be decided by the necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking the medicine before your doctor’s advice.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, insomnia, cough, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or cramps, and rash. If these side effects become serious, you consult your doctor. Your doctor can prevent and give relief from the side effects. It makes you feel better during the treatment.

Benefits of Lamipure 150 mg Tablet

• In the treatment of HIV infection

Lamipure tablet is an HIV-1 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. This tablet triphosphate is incorporated into the nucleotide and inhibits the action of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. The active and further reproduction and multiplication process is stopped. This tablet is used with other antiviral medications to boost the immunity of the affected hosts. It is indicated in ages above 14 kgs of body weight. 

Side effects of Lamipure 150 mg Tablet

Here are Some major and minor side effects of this medicine. But not all side effects need a doctor’s attention. If you observe any side effects become serious, You may consult your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include:

Chills and fever

Diarrhea

Headache

Fatigue

Loss of appetite

Stuffy nose

Muscle pain

Heartburn

Indigestion

Sore throat

How is the Lamipure 150 mg Tablet taken?

It is a drug that is consumed orally. It’s covered by an external coating that gets easily dissolved when it enters the intestines. Each tablet is designed to hold 150 mg of Lamivudine. Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. Dose and duration will decide your doctor. You are not allowed to crush, chew and break the medicine. Swallow it as a whole. Drink plenty of water. Do not miss the dose. If you miss a dose skip the missed dose and follow your schedule regularly on the next day. Do not double the dose. Take medicine every day on time as prescribed by your doctor. Much other medicine can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medication you are using during the treatment.

How does the Lamipure 150 mg Tablet work?

Lamipure tablets inhibit the action of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase enzymes by incorporating themselves into the nucleotide sequence. It prevents the formation of mature virus particles into infectious diseases that spreads the infection and improves immunity.