Lamivudine and zidovudine is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug LAMIVUDINE and ZIDOVUDINE. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Lamivudine and zidovudine through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lamivudine and zidovudine tablets a combination of 2 nucleoside analogues, are indicated in combination with other antiretrovirals for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. Lamivudine and zidovudine tablets, a combination of 2 nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inibitors, are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. (1)
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: • Hematologic toxicity, including neutropenia and anemia [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. • Symptomatic myopathy [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. • Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. • Exacerbations of hepatitis B [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]. • Hepatic d…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Agents antagonistic with zidovudine: Concomitant use should be avoided. ( 7.1 ) • Hematologic/bone marrow suppressive/cytotoxic agents: May increase the hematologic toxicity of zidovudine. ( 7.1 ) • Sorbitol: Coadministration of lamivudine and sorbitol may decrease lamivudine concentrations; when possible, avoid chronic coadministration. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Zidovudine Agents Antagonistic with Zidovudine Concomitant use of zidovudine with the following drugs should be avoided since…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Adults and Adolescents weighing greater than or equal to 30 kg: 1 tablet orally twice daily. ( 2.1 ) • Pediatrics weighing greater than or equal to 30 kg: 1 tablet orally twice daily. ( 2.2 ) • Because lamivudine and zidovudine tablet is a fixed-dose tablet and cannot be dose adjusted, lamivudine and zidovudine tablet is not recommended in patients requiring dosage adjustment or with hepatic impairment or experiencing dose-limiting adverse reactions. ( 2.3 , 4 ) 2.1…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Neutropenia and Anemia Inform patients that the important toxicities associated with zidovudine are neutropenia and/or anemia. Inform them of the extreme importance of having their blood counts followed closely while on therapy, especially for patients with advanced HIV-1 disease [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Myopathy Inform patients that myopathy and myositis with pathological changes, similar to that produced by HIV-1 disease, have been associated with prolonged use of zidovudine [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Lactic Acidosi…
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