Oral Combivir Tablets

• Combivir

Combivir, a prescription medication, helps prevent the HIV virus from spreading to uninfected cells. This eMedTV resource describes the drug in detail, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, side effects, and more.

• Combivir Side Effects

Problems don't often occur with Combivir; side effects, however, are possible, so this eMedTV page provides a list of the most common ones. Information is also provided on rare but potentially serious side effects that may require medical attention.

• Combivir and Insomnia

This page of the eMedTV archives presents a discussion on Combivir and insomnia. It explains how common the side effect is, why it's hard to know for sure if there's a connection between the two, and what to do if insomnia symptoms occur.

• Combivir and Depression

This eMedTV Web page takes a look at Combivir and depression. It presents statistics on the side effect, explains why it's hard to know with certainty if there is a link between the two, and stresses talking with your doctor if symptoms occur.

• Combivir Uses

Combivir uses are concerned with treating and preventing HIV infection and AIDS. This segment of the eMedTV library explains these uses in detail, also discussing off-label uses for the combination drug and explains that it is not used in children.

• Combivir Dosage

As this eMedTV segment explains, everyone takes the same Combivir dosage, although it may not be given to certain people. This segment explains what that dose is, why this is the case, and offers guidelines and tips for those taking the drug.

• Combivir Drug Interactions

Combivir drug interactions can occur if it is combined with valproic acid and ritonavir, among other things. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that can cause interactions, explains the negative results, and describes how they may be avoided.

• Combivir Warnings and Precautions

This eMedTV resource provides several Combivir warnings and precautions that people should be aware of before taking the drug. This includes possible side effects, conditions to tell your doctor about, and people who should avoid the medication.

• Combivir Overdose

When a Combivir overdose occurs, nausea and vomiting can be expected. This eMedTV resource describes potentially dangerous symptoms that may also occur, explains factors that can affect symptoms, and describes possible treatment options.

• Combivir and Pregnancy

This eMedTV Web page presents a discussion on Combivir and pregnancy. It explains the results of animal and human studies on the individual components of the drug and describes the circumstances under which Combivir may be given to a pregnant woman.

• Combivir and Breastfeeding

This eMedTV segment discusses the issues surrounding Combivir and breastfeeding. It explains why women are often advised to feed their babies formula instead, but also stresses the importance of discussing the issue with your healthcare provider.

• Generic Combivir

Generic Combivir will not be available until May 2010, at the earliest. This eMedTV page explains why, advises against buying any alleged generic versions of the drug, and describes the difference between generic names of drugs and generic versions.