Epivir
Lamivudine tablets for HIV-1 infection. They are used alongside other antiretrovirals to keep the virus under control.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Lamivudine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
This listing uses Epivir as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Lamivudine tablets for HIV-1 infection. They are used alongside other antiretrovirals to keep the virus under control.
Mechanism of action
Competes with endogenous dCTP to insert into viral DNA, terminating the replication chain in target HIV strains.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Avoid to prevent transmission.
What you will receive
Epivir is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Lamivudine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.