Lamimat 150mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
Salt Composition
Lamivudine (150mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Lamimat 150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Lamimat 150mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Directions for Use
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. Lamimat 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Lamimat 150mg Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Lamimat 150mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of HIV infections. Take it with food as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. Lamimat 150mg 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I take Lamimat 150mg Tablet?
Lamimat 150mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, it is best to take it at a fixed time of day to avoid missing doses.
Is Lamimat 150mg Tablet effective?
Lamimat 150mg Tablet may be effective if taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you experience improvement, as stopping early may lead to symptoms returning or worsening.
What is drug resistance? Can I develop drug resistance with Lamimat 150mg Tablet?
Drug resistance occurs when a medicine that was once effective for treating an infection becomes ineffective. This happens because the virus or bacteria may change its structure within the body, which affects how the medicine works. Generally, drug resistance with Lamimat 150mg Tablet is more likely to occur if you do not take the full dose as prescribed.
How long should I take Lamimat 150mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking entecavir without consulting your doctor. Stopping entecavir before treatment may worsen your hepatitis, and this can happen during the first several months after stopping entecavir. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and do not miss any doses.
What if I forget to take a dose of Lamimat 150mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lamimat 150mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed one, as this may increase the likelihood of side effects.
What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Lamimat 150mg Tablet?
In patients who have both HBV and HIV infections, Lamimat 150mg Tablet is not recommended until and unless the patient starts managing their HIV. Starting Lamimat 150mg Tablet in such patients may cause resistance to the prescribed HIV medicines; therefore, doctors recommend testing for HIV in patients diagnosed with HBV before starting treatment with Lamimat 150mg Tablet.
Can Lamimat 150mg Tablet cure hepatitis B?
Lamimat 150mg Tablet does not cure hepatitis B but may improve the condition of your liver. It helps decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the body by limiting HBV's ability to multiply and infect new liver cells.
Is Lamimat 150mg Tablet safe?
Lamimat 150mg Tablet is generally safe if taken as directed and prescribed by your doctor. Follow the instructions carefully, and notify your doctor of any side effects that bother you.
