Epivir
Intended to relieve retroviral replication to support cellular immune count recovery and target viral DNA polymerase.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Lamivudine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Epivir, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Epivir vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Epivir details
- Alternative names
- lamivudine
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
- Pharmacological class
- Antiretroviral
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; hypersensitivity to lamivudine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- nasal symptoms; cough; transient elevated transaminases
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- ViiV Healthcare
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Trimethoprim; Zidovudine; Ribavirin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all paediatric and adult populations under direction.
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatic steatosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve retroviral replication to support cellular immune count recovery and target viral DNA polymerase.
Mechanism of action
Competes with endogenous dCTP to insert into viral DNA, terminating the replication chain in target HIV strains.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Safe based on massive prospective registry documentation. Breastfeeding: Avoid to prevent transmission.
What you will receive
Epivir is the originator brand name, made by ViiV Healthcare. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with ViiV Healthcare.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Lamivudine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.