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Laviz 100 has the main ingredient Lamivudin 100mg, which is used in the treatment of hepatitis B. The use of Laviz 100 drug according to the doctor's prescription will help patients ensure health safety and maximize their benefits. multi-effective treatment.
1. What are the effects of Laviz 100?
Laviz drug has the following uses:
Laviz is an antiviral drug, because the ingredient Lamivudin has high activity against hepatitis B virus. Active ingredient Lamivudin is well absorbed from the digestive system, bioavailability of the drug when taken orally In adults it is usually between 80-85%. Laviz is eliminated mainly by the kidneys as unchanged drug and has a documented half-life of 5-7 hours. Laviz is indicated in the treatment of the following conditions:
Chronic hepatitis B virus; Drugs used for combination therapy with Zidovudine in the treatment of HIV in adults and children >= 3 months of age; Liver enzymes increased 2 times or more than normal; Compensated cirrhosis ; Decompensated cirrhosis ; Necrotizing hepatocytes; Liver transplant.
2. Dosage, How to use Laviz
In case of treatment of hepatitis B virus: Adults take 100mg/day, children >12 years old take a dose of 3mg/kg, up to 100mg/day, it is necessary to reduce the dose for patients with renal failure. In case of HIV treatment in combination with Zidovudine: Adult dose 150mg/time x 2 times/day, combined with Zidovudine 600mg/day divided into 2-3 times. Children use dose 4mg/kg/time x 2 times/day. Maximum 300mg/day in combination with zidovudine 360 - 720mg/day in divided doses. Reduce dose for patients with renal failure when ClCr < 30mL/min. For other medical conditions, the dose prescribed by the doctor.
3. Contraindications to taking Laviz
Patients with hypersensitivity or irritation to Lamivudin and other excipients contained in Laviz should be contraindicated to use the drug.
4. Side effects when taking Laviz
When taking Laviz you may experience side effects such as:
Headache; Tired; Uncomfortable; Digestive disorders ; Epigastric pain; Cramp; Insomnia ; Fever, cough, runny nose; Rash ; Recurrent pancreatitis; Peripheral neuropathic pain.
5. Notes when using Laviz
Use Laviz with caution in patients with severe renal impairment; Laviz should not be used by pregnant and lactating women; When there are signs of pancreatitis, Laviz should be discontinued and liver function monitored periodically; Laviz drug overdose: If it is an emergency, immediately call the 115 Emergency Center or go to the nearest local health station for timely monitoring and treatment; Missed dose of Laviz: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if the missed dose of Laviz is close to your next dose, skip it and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose. Laviz is a medicine for the treatment of liver diseases. This is a prescription drug, used only as prescribed by a doctor. If you have any questions regarding Laviz, please contact your doctor for answers.
