Lamivudine - la-MI-vyoo-deen and zidovudine - zye-DOE-vyoo-deen combination is using in the treat of human immunodeficiency virus - HIV infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome - AIDS.
Lamivudine and zidovudine combination will not cure or prevent HIV infection or the symptoms of AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of serious health problems usually related to AIDS or HIV infection. Lamivudine and zidovudine combination will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this drug may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV infection.
The zidovudine component of this combination drug may cause some serious side effects, including bone marrow problems. Symptoms of bone marrow problems include fever, chills, sore throat, pale skin and unusual tiredness or weakness. These problems may require blood transfusion or temporarily stopping treat with lamivudine and zidovudine combination. Check with your family doctor if any new health problems or symptoms occur while you are taking lamivudine and zidovudine combination.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.