Combivir
A lamivudine and zidovudine tablet for HIV-1 infection. Both ingredients mimic natural building blocks of viral DNA, causing the chain to stop growing.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredients
- Lamivudine · Zidovudine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg + 300mg
This listing uses Combivir as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Combivir vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Combivir details
- Alternative names
- lamivudine, zidovudine
- Therapeutic class
- Dual Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI) Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antiretroviral Combination
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- anaemia; leukopenia; myopathy
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- ViiV Healthcare
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ribavirin; Ganciclovir; Methotrexate
- Age restrictions
- Approved for patients weighing over thirty kilograms.
Contraindications
bone marrow suppression; severe renal impairment; hypersensitivity to any component
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe bone marrow suppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
A lamivudine and zidovudine tablet for HIV-1 infection. Both ingredients mimic natural building blocks of viral DNA, causing the chain to stop growing.
Mechanism of action
Both agents compete with natural nucleosides to insert into growing viral DNA strands, causing early chain termination.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Avoid to prevent transmission.
What you will receive
Combivir is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Lamivudine / Zidovudine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.