Combivir

The combination of lamivudine and zidovudine is used to treat HIV. It belongs to the class NRTIs (called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors).

Take this medication exactly as explained by your health care professional. It comes in the form of tablet to be taken by mouth and swallow with a glass of water.

Dizziness
Flu-like symptoms
Heart weakness
Inflamed blood vessels
Joint pain
Liver disorders
Loss of appetite
Mouth discoloration
Sores
Muscle aches
Nasal symptoms
Nausea
Nerve disorders
Pancreatitis
Seizures
Skin rash
Sleep disorders
Abdominal cramps
Allergic reactions
Blood disorders
Bone pain
Breast enlargement
Chills
Cough
Depression
Diarrhea
Side effects should be reported to your health care professional immediately.

Do not not take Combivir if your are allergic to it or any of its compounds. Inform your health care professional about any allergies that you may have.
Chemotherapy drugs
Doxorubicin
Ganciclovir
Interferon
Ribavirin
Stavudine
Trimethoprim & or Sulfamethoxazole
Zalcitabine

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

This medication is not a cure for HIV infection or AIDS.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

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.

It slows down the damage caused by the HIV, this is the virus that causes AIDS.

Store between 2[0] and 30 degrees C (36[0] and 86 degrees F).

Keep all appointments with your doctor and keep your doctor informed of any other medication that you may be taking or planning to take and if your going for any kind of surgery.
You should see your doctor regularly for monitoring and tests.