Abacavir Sulfate-Lamivudine

Epzicom is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Abacavir/lamivudine is the generic version of Epzicom. On average Epzicom is quite expensive, at about $1,605 for a supply of 30, 600 mg/300 mg tablets. However, you can use our free OptionRx coupon card to save significantly on Epzicom prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

• Epzicom

• Abacavir Sulfate
• Abacavir Sulfate-lamiVUDine
• Abacavir-lamiVUDine-Zidovudine
• Apretude
• Aptivus
• Atazanavir Sulfate
• Atripla
• Biktarvy
• Cabenuva
• Cimduo
• Combivir
• Complera
• Crixivan
• Darunavir
• Delstrigo
• Descovy
• Didanosine
• Dovato
• Edurant
• Efavirenz
• Efavirenz-Emtricitab-Tenofo DF
• Efavirenz-lamiVUDine-Tenofovir
• Emtricitabine
• Emtricitabine-Tenofovir DF
• Emtriva
• Epivir
• Epzicom
• Etravirine
• Evotaz
• Fosamprenavir Calcium
• Fuzeon
• Genvoya
• Intelence
• Invirase
• Isentress
• Isentress HD
• Juluca
• Kaletra
• lamiVUDine
• lamiVUDine-Zidovudine
• Lexiva
• Lopinavir-Ritonavir
• Maraviroc
• Nevirapine
• Nevirapine ER
• Norvir
• Odefsey
• Pifeltro
• Prezcobix
• Prezista
• Rescriptor
• Retrovir
• Reyataz
• Ritonavir
• Rukobia
• Selzentry
• Stavudine
• Stribild
• Sunlenca
• Sustiva
• Symfi
• Symfi Lo
• Symtuza
• Temixys
• Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
• Tivicay
• Tivicay PD
• Triumeq
• Triumeq PD
• Trizivir
• Trogarzo
• Truvada
• Tybost
• Videx
• Videx EC
• Viracept
• Viramune
• Viramune XR
• Viread
• Vitekta
• Vocabria
• Zerit
• Ziagen
• Zidovudine

• Liquid
• Tablet

• By mouth

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Contact your doctor or pharmacist when your supply of this medicine is low. Do not allow yourself to run out of this medicine.

Tablet for suspension: Do not use or take the tablet if it is damaged, broken, or expired.Place the tablets in the drinking cup. Then, add 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of drinking water for each tablet. Add 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of drinking water if you will use half of the tablet.Stir with a spoon or swirl the drinking cup for 2 to 3 minutes until the tablets break up into pieces small enough for a child to swallow.Do not chew the tablets or pieces of the tablets. Use the teaspoon to crush the pieces, if needed.Drink the mixture within 1 hour. If you do not drink the mixture right away after preparing, stir with a spoon or swirl the drinking cup again for 2 to 3 minutes before taking.Using an oral syringe: Place the tip of the syringe into the cup and draw all of the medicine up by pulling up on the plunger. Place the tip of the syringe against the inside of the child's cheek. Gently push down the plunger to give the dose slowly.Rinse the drinking cup with an additional small amount of water. Use about 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 mL) of drinking water for each tablet and drink or give all the mixture.

Missed dose: Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused mixture within 1 hour.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to abacavir or lamivudine, or if you have a genetic condition (including gene variation called HLA-B*5701) or liver disease.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis), diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or pancreas problems. Tell your doctor if you smoke.

Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosisLiver problemsIncreased risk of heart attack

Ask your pharmacist for a warning card that lists the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Carry the card with you at all times.

Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If you stop the medicine even for a short time, the virus may become harder to treat or you may be more likely to have an allergic reaction.

Your immune system may get stronger when you start using HIV medicines. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. If you stop taking this medicine or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others. Do not reuse or share needles, or other items, that may have blood or body fluids on them.

Ask your pharmacist for a warning card that lists the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Carry the card with you at all times.

Some medicines can affect how abacavir/lamivudine works. Tell your doctor if you are using methadone, riociguat, or sorbitol.

Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious allergic reactionLactic acidosisLiver problemsIncreased risk of heart attack

Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. If you stop the medicine even for a short time, the virus may become harder to treat or you may be more likely to have an allergic reaction.

Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health.

This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Chest pain that may spread to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, unusual sweating
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Fever, rash, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, joint or muscle aches
• Fast or troubled breathing, lightheadedness, severe weakness, tiredness, or confusion
• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Feeling sad or depressed
• Weight gain around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist
• Headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping