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Uses
Lamivudine indicated as part of antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected adults and children and also used in the treatment of Hepatitis B virus infection.
How it works
Lamivudine belongs to a class of medication called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. It decreases the amount of virus (HIV and hepatitis) in the blood. It also increases the number of infection fighting cells in the body (CD4 cells). It does not cure HIV completely but reduces the chances of getting acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV related infections or cancer.
Common side effects
runny nose; rash or hair loss; fever; insomnia ., indigestion, nausea, diarrhea; cough, dizzy or tired; rash, joint pain, itching; hair loss; headache, stomach pain, muscle pain or discomfort; vomiting, Feeling weak