Combivir
Lamivudine with zidovudine as a 300/150mg film-coated tablet, used in the management of HIV infection. Two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredients
- Lamivudine · Zidovudine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 300/150mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Combivir on your behalf.
- Condition
- HIV Infection
- Therapeutic class
- Antiretroviral
- Pharmacological class
- NRTI
- Contraindications
- neutropaenia; severe anaemia; hypersensitivity
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; fatigue; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- anaemia; neutropaenia; muscle pain; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- ViiV Healthcare
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- Ongoing maintenance
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Zalcitabine; Ribavirin; Stavudine
- Age restrictions
- Adjust dose for children by body weight.
Precautions and warnings
monitor liver function; regular blood monitoring for bone marrow suppression; avoid alcohol
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Lamivudine with zidovudine as a 300/150mg film-coated tablet, used in the management of HIV infection. Two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
Mechanism of action
A combination of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors that block the reverse transcriptase enzyme, preventing the HIV virus from converting its RNA into DNA, thus inhibiting viral reproduction.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Avoid due to HIV transmission risk.
Combivir combines the active ingredients lamivudine and zidovudine for the management of HIV infection. This medication is presented as a tablet in a 300/150mg strength. The combination of these two agents is designed to assist in the sustained suppression of the virus when taken as part of a daily routine.
Buying Combivir online
For expats and residents across Singapore and Malaysia, consistent access to established antiretroviral therapies is a key part of long-term health. As with all treatments for HIV infection, this medication is best used under the regular guidance and monitoring of a medical professional.
What you will receive
Combivir is the originator brand name, made by ViiV Healthcare. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with ViiV Healthcare and do not ship the original Combivir.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Lamivudine / Zidovudine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.