Question 1

any benefit of taking lamivudine?

Accepted Answer

3TC (lamivudine): This medication is used in combination with other medications in the treatment of HIV or hepatitis b.

Question 2

what are some of the effects of lamivudine?

Accepted Answer

Hardly any: Do you mean effects or side effects?  Lamivudine (3tc, epivir) is a drug that's used in combination with others to stop HIV replication and treat HIV infection. It is one of those rare drugs that has virtually no side effects in most people who take it.  There are occasional exceptions, as with any drug, but it is extremely well tolerated by most people.

Question 3

what can you tell me about heptovir (lamivudine)?

Accepted Answer

Heptovir (lamivudine): Heptovir (lamivudine)  can be used (in combination with other medications) to treat infections that are associated with human immunodeficiency virus .

Question 4

if we take lamivudine for one year does it cures?

Accepted Answer

No: Lamivudine (3tc, epivir) is used to treat HIV and/or hepatitis b.  However, it should never be used alone.  Combination therapy is required , and it is not a cure, just a treatment.

Question 5

tell me about 3tc (lamivudine) plz?

Accepted Answer

3TC (lamivudine) is an NRTI: 3tc, also known as Epivir or lamivudine, is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (or nrti) often used in the treatment of HIV and/or hepatitis b.  It is a drug that is very well-tolerated and effective in the treatment of both HIV and hepatitis b.  The side effects are minimal, if any.

Question 6

what are some side effects of lamivudine?

Accepted Answer

Lamivudine: Black box warnings include: lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, severe acute HBV exacerbations in hbv/hiv co-infected patients. Other serious reactions include: hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, rhabdomyolysis, anemia, anaphylaxis, autoimmune disorders, peripheral neuropathy. Other side effects include: headache, nausea, diarrhea, depression and others.

Question 7

how many people did  3tc (lamivudine) save?

Accepted Answer

Unable to estimate: It is difficult to estimate how many lives a specific anti-hiv drug like 3tc (lamivudine) saved.  This is because 3tc (lamivudine) is often one of three drugs used in an HIV drug regimen or "cocktail".  The combination of 3 drugs, also called haart, or highly active anti-retroviral therapy, has saved many lives throughout the entire world and remains the mainstay of treatment.

Question 8

what are some of the common side effects of lamivudine?

Accepted Answer

Lamivudine: Black box warnings include: lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, severe acute HBV exacerbations in hbv/hiv co-infected patients. Other serious reactions include: hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, rhabdomyolysis, anemia, anaphylaxis, autoimmune disorders, peripheral neuropathy. Other side effects include: headache, nausea, diarrhea, depression and others.

Question 9

will lamivudine cure hepatitis b completely?

Accepted Answer

Possible yes: Natural history of hepatitis b leads to strong immunity against disease without treatment, Lamivudine is used for hepatitis b that is chronic( your body is unable to buld a strong immune responde against it and when the disease endangeres your liver function. Basically the drug slows down viral replication. So there is a chance it may lead to a complete halt of viral replication

Question 10

is lamivudine the best medication for hepatitis b?

Accepted Answer

No: Lmivudine is one of the earlier medications released for treating both HIV and hepatitis b but it is no longer considered adequate therapy for hepatitis b due to the risk of viral mutation leading to resistance to the medication within the first year or two of treatment. A much better choice would be tenofavir aka viread, (tenofovir) which has a much longer life-span comparatively.

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