Lamivudine And Zidovudine Oral - Lamivudine/zidovudine - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Lamivudine And Zidovudine Oral
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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).

Drug Interactions

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

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, sleep problems may occur.
• If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Report promptly.

Usage Instructions

• This product is taken by mouth.
• The dosage is one tablet twice daily, with or without food.
• Take exactly as directed and continue to take your other HIV drugs.
• Do not stop using your medication unless directed to do so.

Warning

• Rarely, this medication has caused severe (sometimes fatal) liver and blood disorders (for example, lactic acidosis, neutropenia, anemia), especially in people with advanced HIV infection.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you have dark urine, unusual fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes, rapid breathing, drowsiness, muscle aches, stomach/abdominal pain, or signs of an infection, such as a persistent fever or sore throat.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.

Read Before Using Lamivudine And Zidovudine Oral (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat HIV infection, generally in combination with other medications.
• This medication contains lamivudine.
• The use of lamivudine, abacavir, 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.

Lamivudine And Zidovudine Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• This product is not a cure for HIV infection but has shown positive results.
• The long-term effects are unknown at this time.
• Keep all doctor appointments and scheduled laboratory tests as your condition will be checked closely.
• This product does not reduce the risk of passing the virus to others through sexual contact or blood contamination.
• This is a potent product.
• Do not allow others to use your medication.

Lamivudine And Zidovudine Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.