LAZID TABLET

LAZID TABLET

  • Composition: Lamivudine(150mg), Zidovudine(300mg)
  • OTC & Wellness: General
  • Manufacturer by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Packaging Details: 1 bottle(s) (60 tablets each)
Rs. 1284.15    Rs. 1284.15   

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Food Interaction

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Alcohol Interaction

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Interaction

Lazid tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. WEIGH RISKS VS. BENEFITS

Expert Advice

Consult your doctor if you have diabetes and are using insulin. Patients receiving this therapy are always at a risk for infections and hence should report any such cases to the doctor. Consult your doctor if you take any prescription medication; Inform your doctor if you take other medicine for treatment of HIV or hepatitis B infection, hairy cell leukemia [a type of blood cancer], or antibiotics for infection. Lamivudine may rarely cause a serious side effect like lactic acidosis with symptoms such as pain or weakness of muscle, numbness or feeling cold in arms or legs, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, lack of breath, aberrant heart rate, dizziness, weak or tired feeling; hence, inform the doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms. It is possible to pass on HIV when on this medication and hence it is important to take necessary precautions to prevent HIV from spreading. Inform you doctor if you notice signs of change in the distribution of fat (lipodystrophy), erosion of bones (osteronecrosis), or inflammation of pancreas (pancreatitis). If you are on therapy it is important to use effective non hormonal method of contraception or condom so that a pregnancy can be avoided. Use with caution in pediatric patients with a history of pancreatitis or other significant risk factors for pancreatitis.

Lactation Interaction

Lazid tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

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FAQ

Q. Can lamivudine cure hepatitis B?|Lamivudine is used to treat hepatitis B but some patients may be resistant to this dru|Q. Can lamivudine be crushed?|Lamivudine cannot be crushed but it can be broken into two parts to give it to children. Please go by the recommendation of the doctor|Q. Can lamivudine cause anemia?|Lamivudine may cause anemia as a side effect in some patients. Kindly consult your doctor in case any side effects are observed.| Zidovudine