Trizivir - Abacavir Sulfate/lamivudine/zidovudine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Trizivir.
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What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily with or without food; or take as directed by your doctor.
• It is important to continue taking this medication and other anti-HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not stop taking this medication or skip any doses unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist.
• Carry the "Warning Card" with you at all times.

Medicinal Applications

• Abacavir sulfate/lamivudine/zidovudine, alone or in combination with other drugs, is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
• It works by slowing the growth of the virus.
• This medication is not intended for use in children.
• This medication is not a cure for HIV infection.
• You may continue to have illnesses associated with HIV infection.
• This medication does not reduce the risk of passing the virus to others through sexual contact or blood contamination.
• This medication contains abacavir and lamivudine.
• The use of abacavir, lamivudine, and tenofovir in combination may not be effective in treating HIV infection.
• If you are currently taking all three of these drugs, your doctor or pharmacist should carefully review your treatment plan.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Possible Side Effects

• Trouble sleeping or dizziness may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Read Before Using Trizivir (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Trizivir Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Keep all doctor appointments and scheduled laboratory tests (for example, blood counts, liver tests) because your therapy will be monitored.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately (see Precautions section for more details).

Warning

• This medication contains abacavir.
• Infrequently, abacavir has been associated with severe (sometimes fatal) allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions.
• See Side Effects section for the symptoms of this allergic reaction.
• If you think you are having an allergic reaction to this medication, stop using this medication and seek medical attention immediately.
• This medication should not be restarted following an allergic reaction because more severe symptoms may occur, including death.
• Severe allergic reactions, including death, have occurred in patients who restart this medication, even if they have had no history or unrecognized symptoms of an allergic reaction.
• Do not stop and then restart this medication unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• If you do stop and restart this medication, make sure you have easy access to medical care.
• This medication contains zidovudine, which has been associated with blood cell problems (for example, neutropenia, anemia), especially in patients with advanced HIV disease.
• Prolonged use of zidovudine has been associated with muscle weakness (myopathy).
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have unusual weakness or tiredness or persistent sore throat or fever.
• Lactic acid build-up in the blood (lactic acidosis) and severe liver problems (hepatomegaly with steatosis) have been reported with the use of abacavir, zidovudine, and lamivudine, alone and in combination with other HIV medications.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have symptoms of lactic acid build-up and liver problems, which include unusual tiredness, rapid breathing, dark urine, or yellowing eyes and skin.
• The long-term effects of this medication are unknown at this time.
• Information on the use of this medication in patients with advanced HIV (viral load levels greater than 100,000 copies/ml) is limited at this time.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, drowsiness, or mental/mood changes.

Trizivir Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.