Epivir Information

Epivir is referred to as a synthetic NRTI drug (which means nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor). The drug is an anti-retroviral drug. It is used for the treatment of patients with HIV-1 infection (human immunodeficiency virus). The drug is not for treating HBV infection. The generic drug may be used as a single agent or in combination with other anti-retroviral drugs. The metabolites of the drug are incorporated in the DNA of the virus. This results in the termination of the DNA chain in the virus. The drug is prescription medication. Discount Epivir is not offered by many pharmacy stores.

Epivir Side Effects and Precautions

Less-serious side effects of Lamivudine are insomnia, cough, strange dreams, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, joint pain, headache, dizziness, tiredness, changes in the body-shape and changes in the fat-location in the body. If you have these side effects with Epivir and they become worse, then let your doctor know immediately. The drug may cause some serious side effects on the liver.

The liver damage may lead to dark urine, nausea, low fever, stomach pain, yellowing of the skin/eyes. Lamivudine may cause lactic acidosis which may lead to other effects such as vomiting, nausea, faster heart rate or severe stomach pain. The drug may also cause pancreatitis. If you have any of the serious effects after you buy Epivir and administer it, then let your doctor know immediately.

Dosage Information For Epivir

For patients who are > 16 years old, the recommended dose of Epivir is 300 mg per day. It is administered as a 150 mg dose, twice a day or 300 mg once a day. The drug is administered as a single agent or in combination with anti-retroviral drugs. For patients who are 3 months to 16 years old, the dose is determined based on the patient’s body weight. Now North Drug Mart offers cheap Epivir at doses of 150 mg and 300 mg.