Comparing Epzicom vs Lamivudine
Epzicom | Lamivudine |
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Epzicom (abacavir / lamivudine) | Lamivudine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Occupational Exposure, HIV Infection, Nonoccupational Exposure. Epzicom may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for HIV Infection, Hepatitis B, Nonoccupational Exposure, Occupational Exposure. lamivudine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Epzicom (abacavir / lamivudine) | More about Lamivudine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Epzicom has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Lamivudine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Epzicom side effects in more detail. |
See also: lamivudine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Epzicom prices |
View all lamivudine prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Epivir, Epivir-HBV | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
7 hours |
7 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 62 drugs are known to interact with Epzicom:
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A total of 53 drugs are known to interact with lamivudine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
August 02, 2004 |
November 17, 1995 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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