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lamivudine (3tc), Epivir HBV: Side Effects, Uses & Dosage

What are the uses for lamivudine?

  • Lamivudine is used for the
    treatment of
    HIV infection
    and hepatitis B
    virus (HBV) infection.
  • It also is used off-label for
    prevention of HIV among
    individuals accidentally exposed to HIV.

What brand names are available for lamivudine?

Epivir, Epivir HBV

Is lamivudine available as a generic drug?

Yes

Do I need a prescription for lamivudine?

Yes

What are the side effects of lamivudine?

The most severe side effects of lamivudine are:

Other important side effects are

Which drugs or supplements interact with lamivudine?

Is lamivudine safe to take if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

  • Use of lamivudine
    during
    pregnancy has not been adequately evaluated.
  • It is not known whether lamivudine is secreted in
    breast milk. HIV infected mothers should not breastfeed because of the
    potential risk of transmitting HIV to an infant that is not infected.

What else should I know about lamivudine?

What preparations of lamivudine are available?

  • Tablets: 100, 150, and 300 mg
  • Oral solution: 5, 10
    mg/ml
How should I keep lamivudine stored?

Tablets and solution should be stored at room temperature
between 15 C and 30 C (59 F and 86 F).

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