What is Cimduo: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Cimduo

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

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

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the medicine in its original bottle and keep it tightly closed.

• Do not stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor. If you stop the medicine even briefly, the virus may become harder to treat. Contact your doctor or pharmacist when your supply is running low so you do not run out.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the medicine in its original bottle and keep it tightly closed.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Do not stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor. If you stop the medicine even briefly, the virus may become harder to treat. Contact your doctor or pharmacist when your supply is running low so you do not run out.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

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

What to do if you miss a dose of Cimduo

Cimduo contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to lamivudine or tenofovir.

Cimduo warnings

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

• 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.

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

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

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)Liver problemsWorsening of hepatitis B infection (if the medicine is stopped)New or worsening kidney problemPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Lower bone mineral density

• 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.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis B or C), or a history of fractures or bone problems (including osteoporosis), or pancreas problems.

Cimduo interactions

• Some medicines can affect how lamivudine/tenofovir works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acyclovir, atazanavir/ritonavir, cidofovir, darunavir/ritonavir, didanosine, ganciclovir, gentamicin, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, lopinavir/ritonavir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir, sorbitol, trimethoprim, valacyclovir, valganciclovirNSAID or pain reliever medicine

• Do not take Temixys„¢ together with adefovir.