About Heptovir
The information below should not be taken as a substitute for qualified medical advice. Consult your health care provider before taking Heptovir.
Heptovir is the brand name for the drug lamivudine. It is an oral medication primarily used to treat infection caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the hepatitis-B virus. It is often taken in combination with zidovudine and other drugs for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. It is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Heptovir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, but it does help prevent the HIV virus from reproducing and appears to slow the destruction of the immune system, thereby delaying the development of complications that often arise in cases of HIV infection. It will not prevent the spread of HIV. Heptovir will also not cure hepatitis-B. The long-term effects of Heptovir on hepatitis-B infection and the liver are currently unknown.
Heptovir carries with it the risk of serious side effects including nausea, vomiting, a feeling of unsteadiness, diarrhea, drowsiness, and muscle pain and cramping. Studies have shown that children with advanced AIDS were susceptible to pancreatitis and peripheral neuropathy, moreso than healthier children. Taking Heptovir is not recommended in combination of Interferon Alfa, Ribavirin, or Zalcitabine. However, it may be necessary for a patient to take Heptovir with these medications in some cases. If this is deemed necessary to take Heptovir with any of these medications, your doctor may adjust the dosage of one or both medications or how often they are taken. Infections and deteriorations of liver disease have been known to occur in patients with HIV and hepatitis-B infections who stop taking Heptovir. The effects of Heptovir on older patients have not been specifically studied. There have also been no adequate studies on the effect of Heptovir on pregnant women.
| Form: |
Tablet or oral solution |
| Strength: |
100 mg for treatment of hepatitis-B, 150 mg for treatment of HIV in adults weighing over 110 pounds. |
| Storage: |
At room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid freezing. |
| Contraindications: | Patients with a combination of HIV and hepatitis-B infection, patients with hepatitis-C, liver disease, diabetes mellitus, or an inflamed pancreas. |
| Generic Name: | Lamivudine |
What is Lamivudine?
Lamivudine is the generic form of Heptovir and can be purchased as a cheaper alternative to save money on your medication. The same ingredients are used in the manufacturing of the brand name version of this drug as in Lamivudine.
Product Guarantee
- All items at
CanadaDrugsUnited.com
are dispensed from a fully Licensed Pharmacy.
- We GUARANTEE each product to be AUTHENTIC.
- Each item comes with original Manufacturer Packaging.
- Our Pharmacy Purchases Medications from Authorized Wholesalers and Direct Manufacturers.
- Our Canadian Online Pharmacy sends random samples of Medications to Independent
Labs for testing to ensure Authenticity.
- Our checkout is 100% secure, your information is always safe and is never shared
or sold to third parties
