Lamivudine+zidovudine
About Lamivudine+zidovudine
Lamivudine+zidovudine 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.
Lamivudine+zidovudine contains lamivudine and zidovudine. Lamivudine+zidovudine 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 Lamivudine+zidovudine as advised by your doctor. Lamivudine+zidovudine 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 Lamivudine+zidovudine. 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 Lamivudine+zidovudine
Medicinal Benefits
Lamivudine+zidovudine contains a combination of two medicines, namely: lamivudine and zidovudine, that belong to the group of medications called anti-retroviral agents. Lamivudine+zidovudine is primarily used for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Lamivudine+zidovudine 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.
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Side Effects of Lamivudine+zidovudine
- 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
Patients Concern
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.
FAQs
Lamivudine+zidovudine 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.
Lamivudine+zidovudine 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 Lamivudine+zidovudine may increase the risk of treatment failure. So Lamivudine+zidovudine should not be stopped without consulting your doctor.
Please consult your doctor if you are using other medicines before starting Lamivudine+zidovudine. However, medicines like didanosine, co-trimoxazole, clarithromycin, fluconazole, rifampicin, ranitidine, and phenytoin may interact with Lamivudine+zidovudine and should not be used simultaneously.
