Generic name:lamivudine and zidovudine [ la-MIV-ue-deen-and-zye-DOE-vue-deen ]
Drug class:Antiviral combinations
What is Combivir?
Combivir contains a combination of lamivudine and zidovudine. Lamivudine and zidovudine are antiviral medications that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
Combivir is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Combivir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Warnings
Do not take Combivir if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any medicine that contains lamivudine or zidovudine.
Zidovudine can weaken your immune system and cause signs of infection (fever, mouth sores, skin sores, flu symptoms, pale skin). Your blood will need to be tested often. Long-term use of zidovudine can cause muscle weakness, or loss of muscle tissue similar to "wasting syndrome" caused by HIV.
Combivir may cause a serious condition called lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. Call your doctor or get emergency medical help if you have unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.
If you've ever had hepatitis B, it may become active or get worse after you stop using this medicine. You may need frequent liver function tests for several months after you stop using Combivir.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Combivir if you are al...
