Classification:
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)Form:
A tablet containing 300mg of AZT, 300mg of Ziagen, and 150mg of Epivir (blue-green; oval).Dosage:
One tablet twice each day.Instructions:
- May take with or without food.
- Keep appointments for blood draws to monitor blood count.
- Never start and restart Trizivir without first checking with your doctor.
Side Effects To Report To Your Doctor:
- Generalized "sick feeling" or "flu-like" symptoms.
- Headache
- Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
- Fatigue or weakness
- Nasal symptoms (runny nose, cold symptoms)
- Anemia (low blood count) causing such symptoms as:
- fatigue
- tiredness
- weakness
- shortness of breath
- pale skin tone
- Abdominal pain
- Mental confusion (rare)
Drug Interactions or Incompatibility:
- Zerit will decrease the effectiveness of AZT and therefore should not be taken with Trizivir.
- The individual drugs Ziagen, Retrovir and Epivir should never be taken with Trizivir.
Special Warning:
Hypersensitivity reactions - Have been associated with abacavir. Contact you physician immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms:- fever
- rash
- fatigue
- nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
- any flu-like symptoms
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