📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral drugs:*
Adult: 150 mg every 12 hours, alternatively 300 mg once daily preferably without food.
Children above 3 months: 4 mg/ kg twice daily, max 300 mg daily.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Renal impairment; reduce dose, advanced liver disease due to Hepatitis B, pancreatitis.Recurrent hepatitis in patients with chronichepatitis B may occur on discontinuation of lamivudine.Initiate treatment under specialist supervision.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Alopecia, muscle disorders, nasal symptoms, peripheral neuropathy, rhabdomyolysis, neutropenia, anaemia, thrombocytopenia, raised liver enzymes, serum amylase, headache, malaise, fatigue, GI disturbance, abdominal pain, insomnia, cough, musculoskeletal pain, pancreatitis,