Hepavud 150mg Tablet

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Hepavud 150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

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Lamivudine (150mg)

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Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Hepavud 150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infections

Uses of Hepavud Tablet

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Benefits of Hepavud Tablet

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
In patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, Hepavud 150mg Tablet works by preventing the HBV virus from multiplying in the body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers the chances of getting complications and improves the quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HBV infection. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.

Side effects of Hepavud Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hepavud

Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Vomiting
Fatigue
Stomach pain
Rash

How to use Hepavud Tablet

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. Hepavud 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Hepavud Tablet works

Hepavud 150mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Hepavud 150mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
Hepavud 150mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
You have been prescribed Hepavud 150mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
Hepavud 150mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepavud 150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Hepavud 150mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Hepavud 150mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

SAFE

Hepavud 150mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hepavud 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hepavud 150mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Hepavud with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment for toxicity of medicines and adjust the doses as per the observations. Co-trimoxazole may slow down the removal of Lamivudine from the body.

Moderate

Ganciclovir (Injection Route)

Do not consume Lamivudine with Ganciclovir. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Ganciclovir may reduce blood levels of active form of Lamivudine.

Moderate

Ganciclovir (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lamivudine with Ganciclovir. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Ganciclovir may reduce blood levels of active form of Lamivudine.

Moderate

Interferon Alpha 2A (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Lactitol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lamivudine with Lactitol. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Lactitol may reduce blood levels of Lamivudine.

Frequently asked questions

How should I take Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

Hepavud 150mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. This medicine can be taken with or without food. However, it is better to take it at a fixed time of the day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.

Is Hepavud 150mg Tablet effective?

Hepavud 150mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Hepavud 150mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What is drug resistance? Can I develop drug resistance with Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

Drug resistance is a state where the medicine which was once effective in treating an infection becomes ineffective. This mainly happens due to the ability acquired by the virus or bacteria to get modified inside the body which affects the overall working of the medicine. Hence, the medicine is no longer able to fight against the virus or bacteria. Generally, drug resistance with Hepavud 150mg Tablet is more likely to happen if you take less dose than what is recommended.

How long should I take Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

Do not stop taking entecavir without consulting your doctor. Stopping entecavir before treatment may worsen your hepatitis. This can happen during the first several months after you stop taking entecavir. Take the medicine strictly as advised and do not miss any dose.

What if I forget to take a dose of Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Hepavud 150mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

In HBV patients who are diagnosed with HIV, Hepavud 150mg Tablet is not recommended until and unless these patients start taking medicines for HIV management. Starting Hepavud 150mg Tablet in such patients may cause resistance to the prescribed HIV medicines. Therefore, doctors recommend tests for HIV in patients diagnosed with HBV infection before starting treatment with Hepavud 150mg Tablet.

Can Hepavud 150mg Tablet cure hepatitis B?

No, Hepavud 150mg Tablet does not cure hepatitis B but may improve the condition of the liver. It may decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) present in the body. This is done by limiting the ability of HBV to multiply and further infect new liver cells.

Is Hepavud 150mg Tablet safe?

Hepavud 150mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

3'- thia pyrimidine nucleosides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)

Related lab tests

Hepatitis B (Core) IgM Antibody

Hepatitis B s (Surface) Antigen

Hepatitis C Virus Total Antibody

References

Acosta EP, Flexner C. Antiviral Agents (Nonretroviral). In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1617-618.
Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 858, 869-70.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 767-70.
Lamivudine. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2012 [revised 24 Jun. 2018]. (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: KHANDELWAL LABORATORIES PVT. LTD, 79/87 D.LADPATH, MUMBAI 400 033, INDIA

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Hepavud Tablet

Benefits of Hepavud Tablet

Side effects of Hepavud Tablet

How to use Hepavud Tablet

How Hepavud Tablet works

All substitutes for Hepavud 150mg Tablet

Lamivir 150 Tablet

Hivir 150mg Tablet

Jonvir 150 Tablet

Lamimat 150mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route)

Ganciclovir (Injection Route)

Ganciclovir (Oral Route)

Interferon Alpha 2A (Injection Route)

Lactitol (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How should I take Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

Is Hepavud 150mg Tablet effective?

What is drug resistance? Can I develop drug resistance with Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

How long should I take Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

What if I forget to take a dose of Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Hepavud 150mg Tablet?

Can Hepavud 150mg Tablet cure hepatitis B?

Is Hepavud 150mg Tablet safe?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Hepatitis B (Core) IgM Antibody

Hepatitis B s (Surface) Antigen

Hepatitis C Virus Total Antibody

References

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