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Brand Name :
Combivir
Synonyms :
Zidovudine and lamivudine
Class :
Antiviral agents and Anti-HIV (antiretroviral)
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Tablet, Oral:
lamivudine 150mg + zidovudine 300 mg
Note: Zidovudine and lamivudine may not recommend for patients requiring dosage reduction.
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Tablet, Oral:
lamivudine 150mg + zidovudine 300 mg
Note: Zidovudine and lamivudine may not recommend for patients requiring dosage reduction.
Refer to adult dosing
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
antiviral Agents may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of anti-diabetic Agents
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonists
may diminish the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonists
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents
Antivirals may diminish the therapeutic effect of Talimogene Laherparepvec.
Frequency defined:
>10%
Skin rash
Increased serum cholesterol
1% to 10%:
Angina pectoris
Facial edema
Atrial fibrillation
Myocardial infarction
Syncope
Peripheral neuropathy
Abnormal dreams
Anxiety
Confusion
Drowsiness
Disorientation
Disturbance in attention
Nervousness
Hypoesthesia
Prurigo
Night sweats
Xeroderma
Diabetes
lipohypertrophy
pancreatitis
stomatitis
anorexia
constipation
flatulence
gastritis
Post-marketing:
Angioedema
Erythema multiforme
Hemorrhagic stroke
Rhabdomyolysis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Dress syndrome
Pregnancy consideration: Zidovudine and lamivudine may be used for antiretroviral therapy in pregnant patients. Consider dose reduction to avoid hematologic toxicity.
Lactation: Zidovudine and lamivudine can be present in breast milk.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Zidovudine and lamivudine
Pronunciation: Zidovudine and lamivudine
Why do we use Zidovudine and lamivudine?
It is used to treat viral infections such as HIV infection.