Combivir

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Combivir

If Combivir is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Combivir with the following:

Chemotherapy drugs
Doxorubicin (Doxil, Adriamycin)
Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
Interferon (Intron A, Roferon-A)
Ribavirin (Virazole)
Stavudine (Zerit)
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
Zalcitabine (Hivid)

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Combivir during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately.

Since HIV infection can be passed to your baby through breast milk, you should not breastfeed your infant.

Recommended dosage

ADULTS

For adults and adolescents 12 and over, the recommended dose is one tablet (containing 150 milligrams of Epivir and 300 milligrams of Retrovir) twice a day.

CHILDREN

Combivir should not be taken by children under 12 years of age.

Overdosage

The symptoms of Combivir overdose are unknown at this time. However, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

• Symptoms of overdose with the Retrovir component may include:
  Confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, lack of energy, nausea, seizure, vomiting