Tab. Avilam 150 mg information and price in Bangladesh

Information: Tab. Avilam 150 mg

Therapeutic action – Antiretroviral, HIV-1 and HIV-2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor Indications – HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection, in combination with other antiretroviral drugs Presentation – 150 mg and 300 mg tablets – 50 mg/5 ml oral solution Dosage – Child under 1 month: 4 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses – Child from 1 month to 12 years: 8 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses – Adult: 300 mg once daily or in 2 divided doses Weight 10 mg/ml oral solution 150 mg tablet 300 mg tablet 5 to 9 kg 2.5 ml x 2 – – 10 to 14 kg 5 ml x 2 – – 15 to 19 kg 7 ml x 2 ½ tab x 2 – 20 to 24 kg 9 ml x 2 ½ tab x 2 – 25 to 29 kg 11 ml x 2 2 tab 1 tab ≥ 30 kg – 2 tab 1 tab Duration – The duration of treatment depends on the efficacy and tolerance of lamivudine. Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions – Administer with caution to patients with history of hepatic disorders. – May cause: gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, etc.) and possibly: haematological disorders, especially when combined with zidovudine (neutropenia, anaemia, thrombocytopenia), myopathy, hepatic or pancreatic disorders. – Reduce dosage in patients with renal impairment. – Pregnancy: no contra-indication Remarks – For prophylactic treatment to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission, check national recommendations. – Many fixed-dose combinations containing lamivudine are available. – Storage: below 25°C Once opened, oral solution keeps for 30 days maximum. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a696011.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamivudine

Caution: Tab. Avilam 150 mg

Before taking Tab. Avilam 150 mg, inform your doctor if you or your child have liver or kidney problems or any allergies. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems due to alcohol to prevent the risk of liver damage.

Tab. Avilam 150 mg should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor and can be used in breastfeeding women.

Tab. Avilam 150 mg is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients.

Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or unusual effects during treatment with Tab. Avilam 150 mg.

Safety: Tab. Avilam 150 mg

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tab. Avilam 150 mg