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Lamivudine + Stavudine
Information about Lamivudine + Stavudine
Lamivudine + Stavudine Uses
Lamivudine+Stavudine is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How Lamivudine + Stavudine works
Lamivudine + Stavudine is a combination of two anti-HIV medicines: Lamivudine and Stavudine. They prevent HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.
Common side effects of Lamivudine + Stavudine
Tiredness, Headache, Nausea1a, Dryness in mouth, Diarrhea, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Fever, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Available Medicine for Lamivudine + Stavudine
Lamivir SCipla Ltd
₹581 to ₹7063 variant(s)
Stadin PlusSain Medicaments Pvt Ltd
₹1071 variant(s)
LamistarHetero Drugs Ltd
₹3161 variant(s)
LamostadAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹104 to ₹1093 variant(s)
Expert advice for Lamivudine + Stavudine
- Lamivudine + Stavudine is a combination of two medicines which slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections.
- It may also be used for preventing HIV and should be started within 72 hours of exposure to HIV.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Lamivudine + Stavudine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
- Always practice safe sex while taking Lamivudine + Stavudine. Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- It may cause weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.