Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zeffix. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zeffix may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zeffix is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Zeffix does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Zeffix should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zeffix may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zeffix is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zeffix is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Zeffix 100mg Tablet
Introduction
Zeffix is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Zeffix is not a cur...
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Uses of Zeffix
HIV infection
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Side effects of Zeffix
Common
Headache
Runny nose
Nausea
Fever
Diarrhea
How to use Zeffix
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zeffix may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zeffix works
Zeffix is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
What if you forget to take Zeffix?
If you miss a dose of Zeffix, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Lamivir HBV Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
Lamivir HBV Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, le...
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Brief Description
Indication
HIV infection, Chronic hepatitis B
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
HIV infection
Adult: 150 mg bid or 300 mg once daily, in combination with other antiretrovirals.
Chronic hepatitis B
Adult: 100 mg once dai...
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Child Dose
Oral
HIV infection
Child: 3 mth-12 yr: 4 mg/kg bid. Max: 300 mg/day.
Chronic hepatitis B
Child: >2 yr: 3 mg/kg once daily. Max: 100 mg/day.
Renal Dose
Oral
HIV infection
Renal impairment: Dialysis patients: Not recommended.
CrCl (ml/min)
30-49 1st dose 150 mg, then 150 mg once daily.
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Lamivudine, a nucleoside analogue, is phosphorylated in the body to the active triphosphate form. In the active form, it inhibits hepatitis B virus po...
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Precaution
Discontinue use if there is rapid increase in aminotransferase levels, progressive hepatomegaly, or metabolic or lactic acidosis of unknown origin. Di...
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Side Effect
>10%
Cough,Diarrhea,Fatigue & malaise,Fever (peds),Headache,Musculoskeletal pain,Nausea,Nervous system neuropathy,Pancreatitis,Peripheral neuropathy,...
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Interaction
Renal excretion may be inhibited by high doses of trimethoprim (co-trimoxazole). May antagonise the antiviral action of zalcitabine.
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