Lamivudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine

Information about Lamivudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine

Lamivudine + stavudine + nevirapine uses

Lamivudine+Stavudine+Nevirapine is used in the treatment of HIV infection.

How lamivudine + stavudine + nevirapine works

This is a combination of three antiviral medicines: Lamivudine, Stavudine and Nevirapine. They work by preventing 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 + nevirapine

Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Diarrhea, Rash, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Vomiting, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Hypersensitivity, Increased liver enzymes, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Elevated levels of serum amylase, Lactic acidosis

Available Medicine for Lamivudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine

Triomune
₹512 to ₹714
Cipla Ltd
3 variant(s)
Virolans
₹1236 to ₹1265
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
3 variant(s)
Nevilast
₹199 to ₹1161
Hetero Drugs Ltd
3 variant(s)
Nevilast Baby
₹210
Hetero Drugs Ltd
1 variant(s)
Trivir
₹223 to ₹230
Sain Medicaments Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)
Stavex LN
₹644
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
2 variant(s)
Emduo N
₹38
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)
Nevilast Junior
₹365
Hetero Drugs Ltd
1 variant(s)
Nexvir S
₹203 to ₹205
Nexus India
2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Lamivudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine

Lamivudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine is a combination of three medicines which slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections.
Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime, to reduce side effects.
Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
Lamivudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Lamivudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine can cause birth defects. Use effective contraception while taking Lamivudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine and 12 weeks after stopping it.
It may cause weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Do not stop taking Lamivudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine without your doctor’s advice.