Combivir

HIV, Treatment Naive, HIV + 3 more

Treatment

3 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Combivir

What is Combivir

Lamivudine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Dideoxycytidine is a medication used to treat HIV-1 and hepatitis B. It works by inhibiting a reverse transcriptase enzyme that is found in the viruses. Dideoxycytidine is similar to the drug zalcitabine, but it has an extra sulfur atom in its pentose ring.

Epivir

is the brand name

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Combivir Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Epivir

Lamivudine

1995

178

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Lamivudine, otherwise called Epivir, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses which include HIV and Chronic Hepatitis B Infection .

HIV

Used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection in combination with Abacavir

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

HIV

Effectiveness

How Combivir Affects Patients

Lamivudine is a medication that interferes with the replication of HIV-1 and hepatitis B. When it is changed by the body, it forms active components that try to attach to the virus' DNA. This stops the virus from reproducing and stops it from spreading further. Lamivudine also prevents the virus from forming new DNA strands, which it needs to survive.

How Combivir works in the body

Lamivudine works by preventing HIV and HBV from making copies of themselves. It does this by entering the cell and attaching itself to the virus' DNA. This stops the virus from replicating, which effectively stops it from spreading.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dose of Combivir is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The quantity likewise changes as indicated by the technique of delivery laid out in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

HIV

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Treatment Naive

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

HIV

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Anti-Retroviral Agents

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

treatment failure

150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Combivir.

Common Combivir Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Aclidinium

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Aclidinium which could result in a higher serum level.

Acrivastine

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Acrivastine which could result in a higher serum level.

Albutrepenonacog alfa

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Albutrepenonacog alfa which could result in a higher serum level.

Allylestrenol

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Allylestrenol which could result in a higher serum level.

Almasilate

Minor

Lamivudine may decrease the excretion rate of Almasilate which could result in a higher serum level.

Combivir Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Common side effects of this drug in adults include headache, nausea, feeling unwell, nasal discomfort, diarrhea, and coughing.

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Combivir Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Combivir?

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

HIV

153 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

HIV

40 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

9 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1

Treatment Naive

0 Actively Recruiting

treatment failure

0 Actively Recruiting

Anti-Retroviral Agents

0 Actively Recruiting

Combivir Reviews: What are patients saying about Combivir?

5

Patient Review

10/28/2008

Combivir for HIV

This treatment is truly life-changing. It has helped me manage my HIV effectively and I couldn't be more grateful.

5

Patient Review

9/20/2008

Combivir for HIV

I've been on Combivir for 12 years now with no ill effects that I'm aware of. Reyataz, however, raised my liver enzymes in 3 different categories to over 325. This could have easily destroyed my liver had I not caught it in time. If you're prescribed this drug, make sure to get a follow-up blood draw a few weeks later just to be safe. It's important to be proactive when it comes to your health!

5

Patient Review

11/20/2007

Combivir for HIV

5

Patient Review

1/21/2008

Combivir for HIV

4.3

Patient Review

2/23/2014

Combivir for HIV

The AZT component of this treatment can be tiring. I've learned to live with the chronic fatigue, but it still frustrates me.

4

Patient Review

1/14/2012

Combivir for HIV

I got really sick to my stomach from this treatment, and I had chills and cramps.

4

Patient Review

8/6/2009

Combivir for HIV

I've been living with HIV for 13 years and have an undetectable viral load and over 1,000 T-cells. I take Trizivir every morning and night without fail.

4

Patient Review

1/5/2009

Combivir for HIV

This drug has been keeping me alive for the past 10 years and I have had no negative side effects from it.

3.3

Patient Review

9/20/2015

Combivir for HIV

I took this for a few years and then had to get 35 blood transfusions because I stopped producing it.

3

Patient Review

3/14/2008

Combivir for HIV

I've been taking Combivir for five years and have had no negative experiences.

2.3

Patient Review

10/3/2010

Combivir for Prevention of HIV Infection after Exposure

I've been on this medication for five years with no issues, but my doctor wants to take me off of it because of the potential side effect of lipodistrophy. I don't know if switching medications is worth the risk.

1.7

Patient Review

1/17/2014

Combivir for Prevention of HIV Infection after Exposure

I was prescribed the "protocol" antivirals after being stuck by a needle. The patient I got it from was hep c+ and known iv drug user, and the medications made me sick to my stomach after one dose.I was advised that I did not have to take anymore, several days later, all of my muscles, joints, were so sore, I cold barely lift my arms above shoulders, and walking was painful. Not sure if my "employee health" advisors take this seriously>

1.3

Patient Review

7/6/2013

Combivir for Prevention of HIV Infection after Exposure

Since I started this medication, I have felt really terrible. It's like moving through molasses and my thinking is very foggy. I'm exhausted all the time. Has anyone else experienced anything similar?
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Patient Q&A Section about combivir

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How effective is Combivir?

"Combivir is a highly effective antiretroviral drug when used in conjunction with other antiretroviral medications. The efficacy of the drug stems from its ability to lower the amount of the virus in the body, as well as prevent the virus from mutating and becoming resistant to the medication."

Answered by AI

Is Combivir still used?

"All people living with HIV are approved to use Combivir, which is a combination of two drugs: Retrovir and Epivir. Both drugs can still be bought seperately to use with other HIV drugs."

Answered by AI

What is Combivir tablets used for?

"The drug Combivir is indicated for use in combination with other antiretroviral drugs for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. It is recommended that only physicians experienced in the management of HIV infection prescribe this drug. Combivir may be taken with or without food."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is Combivir?

"Combivir is a medication used to treat HIV. It is a combination of two drugs, AZT and 3TC, which are both nucleoside analogues. These drugs work by stopping the HIV virus from replicating. Combivir is usually used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Combivir

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AI-DBT for Suicide Prevention in HIV/AIDS

18+
All Sexes
Newark, NJ

One in four older persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) report at least one suicide attempt in their lifetime, and the risk for death by suicide is 100 times higher in PLWHA than in the general population. Currently, there are no behavioral interventions that specifically address suicide prevention for older PLWHA, despite their unique biopsychosocial and structural risk factors. Through this work, investigators will adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based intervention for suicide prevention, for patients with PLWHA to be delivered by an AI-powered conversational Agent developed by our industry partner, Empower Health. Investigators will then pilot test the feasibility, usability, acceptability and preliminary efficacy to improve self-efficacy to manage negative emotions in n=50 older adults living with HIV/AIDS.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

New Jersey Community Research Initiative (+1 Sites)

Elissa Kozlov, PhD

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Prevention

18+
All Sexes
Washington D.C., United States

This project will explore the development of a personalized decision support tool to assist with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation and persistence among patients identified in the emergency department (ED) and urgent care settings as PrEP eligible. First, the investigators will use a sequence of validated implementation science methodologies to develop and validate a decision support tool designed to optimize PrEP persistence by strengthening self-efficacy by addressing the multifaceted medical and social needs of the individual patient. The investigators will then test the preliminary effectiveness of this tool through a pilot stepped wedge implementation trial in two EDs and an urgent care in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC among 120 PrEP eligible patients to determine PrEP initiation, linkage to care, persistence, and adherence rates.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

George Washington University Emergency Department (+1 Sites)

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Behavioral vs Mindfulness Treatments for Insomnia in HIV

50 - 99
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a telephone-delivered Brief Behavioral Treatment Insomnia (BBTI) versus a Brief Mindfulness Treatment (BMT) on cognitive and sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed cognitive comes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What is the association between Alzheimer's Disease biomarkers and sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with HIV receiving BBTI vs BMT? Participants will: * Complete 4 weeks of telephone-delivered BBTI or BMT * Attend baseline, post-intervention, and 1-year post in-person visits for sleep and cognitive assessments * Have blood collected at all three time points

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (+1 Sites)

Dr. Shameka L Cody, PhD, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

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Olfactory Training for HIV

18+
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this study is to examine two types of olfactory interventions (olfactory training vs overnight odor diffuser) in adults with HIV. The two research questions are: 1. Determine if participants find the intervention acceptable and assess feasibility of the study. 2. Determine if the intervention improves olfactory function and cognitive function. Participants will come to our office and be administered the baseline battery of questions including olfactory and cognitive performance tests. Then they will be randomized and sent home with one of the two interventions (below) in which they will engage in it for 8 weeks, after which they come back to our office for the posttest battery of questions including olfactory and cognitive performance test. 1. Olfactory Training at Home -- 4 scents in which they will smell twice a day for 8 weeks. 2. Overnight Diffuser Group -- a single scent diffuser that participants will turn on while they sleep and use for 8 weeks.

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Treatment

18+
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

This study is testing software designed to help healthcare providers choose the best HIV treatment combinations for their patients. HIV medicines, known as antiretroviral therapy (ART), can be complex to manage because the right regimen depends on many factors-such as drug resistance, other health conditions, and medication schedules. Many people with HIV are cared for by general clinicians who may not have access to HIV specialists, which can make treatment decisions more challenging. In this study, healthcare providers will use patient cases to compare standard HIV treatment resources with a new clinical decision support tool that gives evidence-based ART recommendations at the point of care. The investigators hypothesize that using the tool will help providers select treatment plans that better match clinical guidelines, make decisions faster, reduce mental effort, and increase overall satisfaction with the prescribing process.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Los Angeles General Medical Center

Hayoun Lee, PhD

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MGD020 + MGD014 for HIV

18 - 65
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This research study aims to find out how safe and well tolerated the experimental study drugs are when given to persons with HIV (PWH) taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study treatments are MGD014 and MGD020, which are two antibodies developed specifically for HIV, and Vorinostat, an oral medication to help expose HIV in cells to the antibodies. The study will measure the impact of study treatment on non-active HIV in cells, and how long MGD014 and MGD020 stay in the body after they are given. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. All participants receive MGD014 and MGD020, given sequentially as infusions through an IV for 4 doses. Participants in one group (group A) receive only MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in another group (group B) will stop taking their ART therapy for up to 8 weeks (a temporary treatment interruption (TTI)) while receiving MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in the third group (group C) receive Vorinostat in addition to MGD014 and MGD020. Total time of participation is about 8 months and involves 13 or 18 visits, depending on group assignment.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of North Carolina

Cynthia L. Gay, MD

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CHAMPION Intervention for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Adherence

18 - 40
Male
San Francisco, CA

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to pilot test new mobile health (mHealth) interventions to improve PrEP adherence among HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) with mild to moderate methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). The CHAMPION intervention combines two mHealth tools-PrEPAPP and CBT4CBT-to address both HIV prevention and MUD treatment needs in this population. The study's specific aims are: * To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the CHAMPION intervention based on treatment retention and engagement rates. * To examine the preliminary efficacy the CHAMPION intervention to improve PrEP adherence, as measured by dried blood spot (DBS) tests compared to the waitlist control group.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Center on Substance Use and Health

Glenn-Milo Santos, PhD, MPH

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