Warnings


What may interact with CIMDUO?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-atazanavir
-certain antibiotics like gentamicin, tobramycin
-darunavir
-emtricitabine
-interferon
-ledipasvir; sofosbuvir
-lopinavir; ritonavir
-medicines for viral infection like acyclovir, adefovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-ribavirin
-saquinavir
-sofosbuvir; velpatasvir
-sorbitol-containing medicines
-trimethoprim

What should I tell my health care provider before I take CIMDUO?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-bone problems
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-pancreatitis
-an unusual or allergic reaction to lamivudine, tenofovir, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using CIMDUO?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.

HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV.

If you have hepatitis B and HIV, talk to your doctor if you plan to stop this medicine. The symptoms of hepatitis B may get worse if you stop this medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.