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*TRIZIVIR is one of multiple products containing [[abacavir]]. Before starting TRIZIVIR, review medical history for prior exposure to any [[abacavir]]-containing product in order to avoid reintroduction in a patient with a history of hypersensitivity to [[abacavir]] [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Adverse Reactions (6)].
*TRIZIVIR is one of multiple products containing [[abacavir]]. Before starting TRIZIVIR, review medical history for prior exposure to any [[abacavir]]-containing product in order to avoid reintroduction in a patient with a history of hypersensitivity to [[abacavir]] [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Adverse Reactions (6)].
*TRIZIVIR is a fixed-dose combination of 3 nucleoside analogues: abacavir, lamivudine, and zidovudine and is intended only for patients whose regimen would otherwise include these 3 components.*Limited data exist on the use of TRIZIVIR alone in patients with higher baseline viral load levels (>100,000 copies/mL) [see Clinical Studies (14)].<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web  | last =  | first =  | title = TRIZIVIR (ABACAVIR SULFATE, LAMIVUDINE, AND ZIDOVUDINE) TABLET, FILM COATED [VIIV HEALTHCARE COMPANY] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=9b32f5a4-d0f7-486b-b699-8dc9202b6869#nlm34089-3 | publisher =  | date =  | accessdate = 9 January 2014 }}</ref>
*TRIZIVIR is a fixed-dose combination of 3 nucleoside analogues: [[abacavir]], [[lamivudine]], and [[zidovudine]] and is intended only for patients whose regimen would otherwise include these 3 components.<BR>
*Limited data exist on the use of TRIZIVIR alone in patients with higher baseline viral load levels (>100,000 copies/mL) [see Clinical Studies (14)].<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web  | last =  | first =  | title = TRIZIVIR (ABACAVIR SULFATE, LAMIVUDINE, AND ZIDOVUDINE) TABLET, FILM COATED [VIIV HEALTHCARE COMPANY] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=9b32f5a4-d0f7-486b-b699-8dc9202b6869#nlm34089-3 | publisher =  | date =  | accessdate = 9 January 2014 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 16:43, 9 January 2014

Abacavir lamivudine zidovudine
TRIZIVIR® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Overdosage
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
Labels and Packages

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]

Indications And Usage

TRIZIVIR is indicated in combination with other antiretrovirals or alone for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.

Additional important information on the use of TRIZIVIR for treatment of HIV-1 infection:

  • TRIZIVIR is one of multiple products containing abacavir. Before starting TRIZIVIR, review medical history for prior exposure to any abacavir-containing product in order to avoid reintroduction in a patient with a history of hypersensitivity to abacavir [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Adverse Reactions (6)].
  • TRIZIVIR is a fixed-dose combination of 3 nucleoside analogues: abacavir, lamivudine, and zidovudine and is intended only for patients whose regimen would otherwise include these 3 components.
  • Limited data exist on the use of TRIZIVIR alone in patients with higher baseline viral load levels (>100,000 copies/mL) [see Clinical Studies (14)].[1]

References

  1. "TRIZIVIR (ABACAVIR SULFATE, LAMIVUDINE, AND ZIDOVUDINE) TABLET, FILM COATED [VIIV HEALTHCARE COMPANY]". Retrieved 9 January 2014.

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.