Epivir
Epivir

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Used to address immunological barriers, this generic medicine inhibits viral replication pathways to assist in maintaining long-term viral suppression.


Ingredient
Availability
In Stock
Delivery Time
Airmail (14-21 days) | Trackable (5-9 days)
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Product Sheet

Active Ingredient(s)
Lamivudine
Reference Brand
Lamivudine
Product Origin
Generic Alternative
Reference Manufacturer
ViiV Healthcare
Product Form
Tablet
Regulatory Classification
Prescription Only Medicine
Primary Category
Antivirals
Product Category
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
Pharmacological Class
Antiretroviral
Manufacturer Description
Intended to relieve retroviral replication to support cellular immune count recovery and target viral DNA polymerase.
Mechanism of Action
Competes with endogenous dCTP to insert into viral DNA, terminating the replication chain in target HIV strains.
Route of Administration
Oral
Onset Time
2–4 weeks
Duration
12–24 hours
Contraindications
Severe renal impairment, Hypersensitivity to lamivudine
Severe Adverse Events
Lactic acidosis — requires immediate medical attention, Severe hepatic steatosis — requires immediate medical attention
Common Side Effects
Nausea, Headache, Fatigue
Uncommon Side Effects
Nasal symptoms, Cough, Transient elevated transaminases
Drug Interactions
Trimethoprim, Zidovudine, Ribavirin
Pregnancy Safety Warnings
TGA Category C: Safe based on massive prospective registry documentation. Breastfeeding: Avoid to prevent transmission.
Age Restrictions
Approved for all pediatric and adult populations under direction.
Storage Guidelines
Store below 25°C.
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