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Informations
about Combivir |
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What
are Combivir tablets?
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Combivir®
is a combination of two antiviral drugs in one tablet.
Combivir can slow down the damage caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome
(AIDS).
The amount of HIV virus in the blood is called "viral
load." Combivir can reduce the viral load, especially
when combined with another anti-HIV drug. Combivir
will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS. Generic
lamivudine/zidovudine combination tablets are not
yet available. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Combivir? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•dental problems (buy
Augmentin XR)
•kidney disease
•liver disease
•pancreatitis
•tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Combivir,
zidovudine,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding |
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How
should I take this medicine? |
Take
Combivir tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on
the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a
drink of water. You can take Combivir with or without
food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not
take your medicine more often than directed.
It is very important that you take this medicine exactly
as instructed by your prescriber or health care professional.
Try not to miss any doses of Combivir. Also, do not
stop taking this medicine unless you are told to stop
by your prescriber or health care professional. Contact
your pediatrician or health care professional regarding
the use of this medicine in children. Special care
may be needed. |
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If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Combivir? |
•atovaquone
•fluconazole
•interferon
•probenecid
•valproic acid
•zalcitabine, ddC
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription
medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Also tell your prescriber or health care professional
if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine
or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs.
These may affect the way your medicine works. Check
with your health care professional before stopping
or starting any of your medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from receiving Combivir?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•depression
•dizziness
•fever or chills, sore throat (buy
Denavir)
•loss of appetite (buy
Xenical)
•muscle pain or weakness
•nausea, vomiting
•pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or
feet
•shortness of breath
•unusual bleeding or bruising
•unusual tiredness (buy
Ambien) or weakness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•change in nail color
•cough
•diarrhea
•difficulty sleeping
•headache (buy
Imigran)
•runny or stuffy nose
•skin rash (buy
Retin A Micro Gel)
•tiredness
•upset stomach |
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What
should I watch for while taking Combivir? |
You
must visit your prescriber or health care professional
for regular checks on your progress. Combivir will
not cure HIV infection and you can still get other
illnesses associated with HIV.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if
you get tingling, pain or numbness in your hands or
feet.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional at
once if you have nausea and vomiting accompanied by
severe stomach pain.
Combivir can cause blood problems. This can mean slow
healing and a risk of infection. Try to avoid cutting
or injuring yourself. Problems can arise if you need
dental work, and in the day to day care of your teeth.
Try to avoid damage to your teeth and gums when you
brush or floss your teeth. Your prescriber or health
care professional will check your blood counts while
you are receiving Combivir. It is very important that
you keep any appointments that are scheduled by your
prescriber or health care professional.
Taking Combivir does not reduce the risk of passing
HIV infection to others through sexual or blood contact.
It is best to avoid sexual contact so that you do
not spread the disease to others. For any sexual contact
(buy Levitra),
use a condom. Be careful about cuts, abrasions and
other possible sources of blood contact. Never share
a needle or syringe with anyone. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children in a container that small
children cannot open.
Store between 2 and 30 degrees C (36 and 86 degrees
F). Keep the container tightly closed. Throw away
any unused medicine after the expiration date. |
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