Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Lamivudine(100mg)
Hepitec contains Lamivudine as an active ingredient. This medicine acts by decreasing the amount of hepatitis B and HIV virus in the blood by inhibiting the growth and development of the virus. Take Hepitec as advised by your doctor. You should take this medicine at the same time every day for better results. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.
Lamivudine acts by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of the virus in the body. Thereby decreasing the viral load or reducing the amount of HIV and Hepatitis in the blood.
Lamivudine is absorbed rapidly, with a maximum lamivudine concentration of 0.5 to 1.5 hours following oral dose administration and absolute bioavailability of approximately 82% in adults and 68% in children. [11] Lamivudine can be taken with or without food.
Increased liver enzyme
Muscle ache
Muscle cramp
Rash
Itching
If you are allergic to lamivudine or any other ingredients of Hepitec Tablet.
Hepitec can be used during pregnancy if prescribed by your doctor after assessing the need and risk.
No, you should avoid consuming alcohol along with Hepitec, as it may increase the side effect. Talk to your doctor, if you consume it often.
Hepitec can be used during breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor after assessing the need and risk to the new born baby.
Lamivudine (Epivir) is used along with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults and children 3 months of age and older. Lamivudine (Epivir-HBV) is used to treat hepatitis B infection.
Drug-Drug Interactions: LAMIVUDINE may interact with a medication used to treat hepatitis B virus (adefovir dipivoxil), used to treat HIV infection (emtricitabine), antibiotic (cotrimoxazole), anticancer (cladribine, bexarotene), anti-gout medicine (leflunomide).
Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-disease interactions: LAMIVUDINE should be used with caution in patients with pancreatic, severe liver, or kidney diseases.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ADEFOVIR
COTRIMOXAZOLE
CLADRIBINE
BEXAROTENE
LEFLUNOMIDE
Take the medicine at a fixed time every day for optimal results.
Store Hepitec Tablet at room temperature in a cool and dry place away from heat and moisture.
Keep it away from children and pets.
Missing a dose of Hepitec may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
If you think you have taken too much of Hepitec Tablet, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
You have elevated liver enzymes, as during or discontinuing Hepitec may exacerbate hepatitis.
You have any other liver diseases.
You are on any other immunosuppressive medicine therapy.
You have Hepatitis C.
You are resistant to Lamivudine or you are taking another medicine containing Lamivudine.
You have inflammation of the pancreas.
Hepitec Tablet is to be taken as advised by the doctor.
Take the medicine with a glass of water.
Take the medicine at a fixed time every day for optimal results.
Q: Can I stop taking Hepitec Tablet if I feel better?
A: No, it may decrease the effectiveness of treatment and will increase the resistance of bacteria. Always inform your doctor if you want to stop treatment.
Q: Is Hepitec an antibiotic?
A: No, Hepitec Tablet is not an antibiotic medicine. It is an antiviral medicine used to treat various viral infections such as HIV and hepatitis B.
