Epivir Hbv
Epivir Hbv comes as generic lamivudine 100mg tablets, a once-daily antiviral for chronic hepatitis B. Order 30 to 180 tablets.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mg | 30 tablets | $82.80 | $2.76 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | $124.20 | $2.07 |
| 100mg | 90 tablets | $165.60 | $1.84 |
| 100mg | 120 tablets | $213.60 | $1.78 |
| 100mg | 180 tablets | $311.40 | $1.73 |
- Category
- Antivirals · HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Lamivudine
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Hepatitis B
- Therapeutic Class
- Antiviral
- Pharmacological Class
- Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
- Minor Side Effects
- Headache, fatigue
- Moderate Side Effects
- Nausea, stomach pain
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- Cumulative
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Storage Instructions
- Store under room temperature conditions.
- Drug Interactions
- Trimethoprim
What you will receive
Epivir Hbv is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Epivir Hbv.
- The same active ingredient (Lamivudine) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Epivir Hbv pack sizes can I order?
Epivir Hbv tablets are available as generic lamivudine in 100mg. Pack sizes range from 30 to 180 tablets. This is generic lamivudine, not the original Epivir Hbv. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How is Epivir Hbv delivered to Hong Kong?
Every Epivir Hbv order ships in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing outside about the contents. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days and includes online tracking. Standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days, or 30 at most, and is untracked.
What other names is lamivudine sold under?
Epivir-HBV is a brand name of lamivudine, which is also sold as Zeffix. Here, lamivudine can be bought online as generic Epivir-HBV. These are generics, not the original brand.
Is Epivir Hbv the same as Epivir?
Both contain lamivudine, but Epivir Hbv is the 100mg strength used for chronic hepatitis B, while Epivir is 150mg and is used for HIV and also for hepatitis B. The name and the strength on the pack are different.
Can I drink alcohol with Epivir Hbv?
There is no direct interaction between lamivudine and alcohol. Lamivudine itself is not affected by drinking, but heavy alcohol use adds strain to a liver already coping with hepatitis B.
Does Epivir Hbv affect the kidneys?
Lamivudine leaves the body through the kidneys, so kidney function affects how much stays in your blood. The dose is usually reduced for people with kidney disease, and after dialysis sessions.
Can I stop Epivir Hbv suddenly?
Stopping lamivudine suddenly can make hepatitis B flare, with a rise in liver enzymes and worsening symptoms. Missing doses can also let the virus become resistant, which makes treatment harder to control.
About Epivir Hbv
What Epivir Hbv is for
Epivir Hbv comes as generic lamivudine 100mg tablets, taken once a day for chronic hepatitis B — an ongoing infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. Lamivudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It blocks the enzyme the virus uses to copy its genetic material, so the amount of virus in the blood falls and the liver faces less ongoing damage. It does not cure hepatitis B or clear the virus from the body; the aim is to keep the virus under control long term.
Making a daily tablet stick
For chronic hepatitis B the dose is one 100mg tablet a day, with or without food. Most people attach it to breakfast or bedtime, since an unvarying moment is easy to remember and keeps the level of the medicine steady. It goes down whole with water.
What to expect and side effects to know
Lamivudine lowers the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood. Blood tests show how well it is working; how you feel is not a reliable guide. Some people get no side effects. The common ones are headache, feeling sick, diarrhoea, tiredness, a blocked or runny nose, and trouble sleeping. Rare but serious effects include lactic acidosis (a build-up of acid in the blood) with muscle pain, fast breathing and severe weakness, and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Swelling of the face, lips or tongue after a dose needs urgent treatment. Because lamivudine leaves the body through the kidneys, other medicines that affect kidney function can change its levels.
Epivir Hbv or Epivir? Strength and brand
Epivir Hbv is the 100mg lamivudine tablet, the strength used for chronic hepatitis B. Epivir is lamivudine 150mg tablets, used for HIV infection and also for chronic hepatitis B. Both contain the same active ingredient, lamivudine, but the strength and the name on the pack are different. If you want the ingredient rather than a particular brand, the lamivudine page covers the forms and strengths available.
Looking after your tablets
Keep the tablets in their original blister pack in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Heat and damp can soften or damage them. Check the expiry date before you start a new pack.
Sources
- What Are HIV and AIDS? — U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- Lamivudine: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine