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- Description - |
Combivir is used to fight the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS.Itis a combination product containing the two AIDS drugs, lamivudine (Epivir) andzidovudine (Retrovir). It is intended for use with additional AIDS drugs.
HIV does its damage by slowly destroying the immune system, eventually leavingthe body defenseless against infections. The drugs in Combivir interfere with thevirus'sability to reproduce, thus staving off the decline of the immune system and preservingbetter health.
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Abdominal pain,abdominal cramps,bone pain,chills,cough,depression,diarrhea,dizziness,fatigue,fever,flu-like symptoms,headache,indigestion,insomnia,joint pain,loss of appetite,muscle aches or weakness,nasal symptoms,nerve disorders,nausea,skin rash,sleep disorders,vomiting |
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Chemotherapy drugs
Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
Interferon (Intron A, Roferon-A)
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GlaxoSmithKline |
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5 Moore Drive |
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P O Box 13398 |
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Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 |
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USA |
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