Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Combivir Tablet
Combivir Tablet
| Generic name | lamivudine and zidovudine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antiretroviral combination (nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors, NRTIs) |
| Forms | Film-coated tablet (scored and unscored versions) |
Combivir is a combination medicine containing two antiviral drugs, lamivudine and zidovudine. It is used together with other anti-HIV medicines to treat HIV infection. It does not cure HIV, but it reduces the amount of virus in the body and helps protect the immune system.
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