Lamivudine

HIV, Treatment Naive, HIV + 3 more

Treatment

3 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Lamivudine

What is Lamivudine

Lamivudine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Dideoxycytidine (ddC) is a medication used to treat HIV-1 and hepatitis B. It is a type of reverse transcriptase inhibitor, which means it stops the virus from replicating. It is a type of zalcitabine analog, which means it contains a sulfur atom instead of a carbon atom in the pentose ring.

Epivir

is the brand name

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Lamivudine Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Epivir

Lamivudine

1995

178

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Lamivudine, otherwise called Epivir, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses which include HIV and Chronic Hepatitis B Infection .

HIV

Used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection in combination with Abacavir

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

HIV

Effectiveness

How Lamivudine Affects Patients

Lamivudine is a drug that helps fight HIV-1 and hepatitis B. It works by preventing the virus from making more copies of its DNA. When Lamivudine is converted into its active form, it targets the virus’s reverse transcriptase enzyme, which is responsible for making DNA copies. Lamivudine interrupts the process of DNA copying, which keeps the virus from multiplying.

How Lamivudine works in the body

Lamivudine is a drug that stops the spread of HIV and hepatitis B by interrupting the replication process of the virus. It works by being converted into an active form inside the cells and then inserted into the virus' DNA, causing it to stop replicating.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Lamivudine is contingent upon the diagnosed state. The quantity of dosage fluctuates as per the delivery procedure outlined in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

HIV

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Treatment Naive

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

HIV

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Anti-Retroviral Agents

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

treatment failure

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Lamivudine.

Common Lamivudine Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Aclidinium

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Aclidinium which could result in a higher serum level.

Acrivastine

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Acrivastine which could result in a higher serum level.

Albutrepenonacog alfa

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Albutrepenonacog alfa which could result in a higher serum level.

Allylestrenol

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Allylestrenol which could result in a higher serum level.

Almasilate

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Almasilate which could result in a higher serum level.

Lamivudine Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Common side effects of taking this drug are headache, feeling sick, tiredness, blocked or runny nose, diarrhea, and coughing.

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Lamivudine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Lamivudine?

At present, 125 active clinical trials are examining the effectiveness of Lamivudine in combating Chronic Hepatitis B.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

HIV

153 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

HIV

40 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

9 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1

Treatment Naive

0 Actively Recruiting

treatment failure

0 Actively Recruiting

Anti-Retroviral Agents

0 Actively Recruiting

Lamivudine Reviews: What are patients saying about Lamivudine?

5

Patient Review

1/28/2008

Lamivudine for HIV

This treatment is effective with few side effects.
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Patient Q&A Section about lamivudine

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are side effects of lamivudine?

"The following are symptoms of the flu: coughing, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, malaise, nasal symptoms, such as a runny nose, and nausea."

Answered by AI

What is lamivudine 100mg used for?

"This medication is meant to treat adults with chronic hepatitis b who also have liver disease that is still active, as shown by high ALT levels and/or evidence of liver inflammation and/or fibrosis."

Answered by AI

Is lamivudine an antibiotic?

"Lamivudine is an antiretroviral medication that reduces the amount of HIV in the body, slowing down or preventing damage to the immune system and reducing the risk of developing AIDS-related illnesses. It is also active against hepatitis b virus (HBV)."

Answered by AI

Can lamivudine cure hepatitis B?

"This medication is used to treat hepatitis b infection. It is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) that works by slowing the growth of the virus, thereby decreasing liver damage caused by the virus. This medication is not a cure for hepatitis B and does not prevent the passing of hepatitis B to others."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Lamivudine

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Prevention

18+
All Sexes
Washington D.C., United States

This project will explore the development of a personalized decision support tool to assist with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation and persistence among patients identified in the emergency department (ED) and urgent care settings as PrEP eligible. First, the investigators will use a sequence of validated implementation science methodologies to develop and validate a decision support tool designed to optimize PrEP persistence by strengthening self-efficacy by addressing the multifaceted medical and social needs of the individual patient. The investigators will then test the preliminary effectiveness of this tool through a pilot stepped wedge implementation trial in two EDs and an urgent care in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC among 120 PrEP eligible patients to determine PrEP initiation, linkage to care, persistence, and adherence rates.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

George Washington University Emergency Department (+1 Sites)

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Behavioral vs Mindfulness Treatments for Insomnia in HIV

50 - 99
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a telephone-delivered Brief Behavioral Treatment Insomnia (BBTI) versus a Brief Mindfulness Treatment (BMT) on cognitive and sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed cognitive comes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What is the association between Alzheimer's Disease biomarkers and sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with HIV receiving BBTI vs BMT? Participants will: * Complete 4 weeks of telephone-delivered BBTI or BMT * Attend baseline, post-intervention, and 1-year post in-person visits for sleep and cognitive assessments * Have blood collected at all three time points

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (+1 Sites)

Dr. Shameka L Cody, PhD, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

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Islatravir + Ulonivirine for HIV

18+
All Sexes
Ft. Pierce, FL

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1). The usual (standard) treatment for HIV-1 is antiretroviral therapy (ART), which includes taking medicines to lower the amount of HIV-1 in the body. Standard ART helps people live longer, but people must take up to 3 medicines up to twice a day. Standard ART may also cause other health problems. Researchers want to know if a study ART works as well as a standard ART to treat HIV-1. The study ART combines 2 medicines, islatravir and ulonivirine, and is taken once a week. The goals of this study are to learn: 1) If the study ART works as well as a standard ART to treat HIV-1, and 2) About the safety of the study ART and if people tolerate it compared to a standard ART.

Phase 2 & 3
Recruiting

Midway Immunology and Research Center (1503) (+4 Sites)

Medical Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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Olfactory Training for HIV

18+
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this study is to examine two types of olfactory interventions (olfactory training vs overnight odor diffuser) in adults with HIV. The two research questions are: 1. Determine if participants find the intervention acceptable and assess feasibility of the study. 2. Determine if the intervention improves olfactory function and cognitive function. Participants will come to our office and be administered the baseline battery of questions including olfactory and cognitive performance tests. Then they will be randomized and sent home with one of the two interventions (below) in which they will engage in it for 8 weeks, after which they come back to our office for the posttest battery of questions including olfactory and cognitive performance test. 1. Olfactory Training at Home -- 4 scents in which they will smell twice a day for 8 weeks. 2. Overnight Diffuser Group -- a single scent diffuser that participants will turn on while they sleep and use for 8 weeks.

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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MGD020 + MGD014 for HIV

18 - 65
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This research study aims to find out how safe and well tolerated the experimental study drugs are when given to persons with HIV (PWH) taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study treatments are MGD014 and MGD020, which are two antibodies developed specifically for HIV, and Vorinostat, an oral medication to help expose HIV in cells to the antibodies. The study will measure the impact of study treatment on non-active HIV in cells, and how long MGD014 and MGD020 stay in the body after they are given. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. All participants receive MGD014 and MGD020, given sequentially as infusions through an IV for 4 doses. Participants in one group (group A) receive only MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in another group (group B) will stop taking their ART therapy for up to 8 weeks (a temporary treatment interruption (TTI)) while receiving MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in the third group (group C) receive Vorinostat in addition to MGD014 and MGD020. Total time of participation is about 8 months and involves 13 or 18 visits, depending on group assignment.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of North Carolina

Cynthia L. Gay, MD

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CHAMPION Intervention for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Adherence

18 - 40
Male
San Francisco, CA

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to pilot test new mobile health (mHealth) interventions to improve PrEP adherence among HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) with mild to moderate methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). The CHAMPION intervention combines two mHealth tools-PrEPAPP and CBT4CBT-to address both HIV prevention and MUD treatment needs in this population. The study's specific aims are: * To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the CHAMPION intervention based on treatment retention and engagement rates. * To examine the preliminary efficacy the CHAMPION intervention to improve PrEP adherence, as measured by dried blood spot (DBS) tests compared to the waitlist control group.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Center on Substance Use and Health

Glenn-Milo Santos, PhD, MPH

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MucoCept-CVN for HIV Prevention

18 - 45
Female
San Francisco, CA

MucoCept-CVN uses a Lactobacillus strain native to the human vagina that is modified into a live biotherapeutic product (LBP) that continuously expresses a potent anti-HIV drug. If research shows that MucoCept-CVN is safe and effective, it could become a self-renewing, female-initiated prevention product for women that promotes vaginal health and provides protection from HIV. The goal of this first-in-human Phase 1 dose-ranging, randomized, placebo-controlled study of MucoCept-CVN is to collect data on safety, colonization, changes to the vaginal microbiota and clearance of the strain with antibiotics. Twelve healthy women will be enrolled and take either one or three doses of MucoCept-CVN or placebo, and a week later will receive antibiotics to clear the Lactobacillus strain. If research shows that MucoCept-CVN is safe and effective, it could become a self-renewing, long-acting, female-initiated prevention product for women that promotes vaginal health and provides protection from HIV.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

UCSF Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

Craig Cohen, MD, MPH

Osel, Inc.

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