Lazid Tablet

LAZID TABLETS

Lazid
Tablet is a nucleoside analogue. It is used in combination with other
medications to treat HIV infection. It functions by
interfering with the growth of the HIV infection.

Lamivudine prevents the
multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from
producing new viruses.

MEDICINE USES:

Lamivudine is used in the
treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B
virus (HBV) infection.

On using
this medication you may experience side effects such as nausea, joint
pain, difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, cough, dizziness,
swelling of the mouth, headache, reduced appetite, weakness, vomiting,
darkening of the urine, numbness, mental/ mood disorders, ear
pain, itchiness, sore throat and chest pain. If
your reactions persist or worsen over time seek the help of your health care
provider right away.

Before
using this medication tell your doctor if; you are allergic to any ingredient
contained within Lazid Tablet, you are taking any other medications especially
emtricitabine and zalcitabine, you have enlarged liver/ high levels of lactic
acid/ abnormal liver functioning/ muscle problems/ kidney problems/ lactic acidosis
nerve disorder/ pancreas problem, you are overweight, you are pregnant or
are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

LAZID TABLETS COMMON SIDE EFFECT:

Lazid
Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek
medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects.
Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the
medication.

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. Lazid N Tablet may be taken with or without food, but
it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Fatigue, Headache, Nausea,
Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Ear infection, Nasal infection, Throat
infection, Sore throat, Skin rash, Muscle pain, Fever, Chills, Diarrhoea.

LAZID TABLETS- DRUG PRECAUTIONS:

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.

LAZID TABLETS- DRUG INTERACTIONS: 

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.