Lamivudine Ganciclovir

Simultaneous didanosine, folic acid, ganciclovir, lamivudine, nevirapine, pyrazinamide, ranitidine, rifampin, stavudine, sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, zidovudine Noninterfering adefovir, amprenavir, delavirdine, efavirenz, fluconazole, indinavir, itraconazole, methadone, nelfinavir, oxazepam, pyrimethamine, rifampin, ritonavir, saquinavir, zalcitabine... 

NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS GANCICLOVIRAfALGANCIC LOVIR 1. T adverse effects with tenofovir, zidovudine and possibly didanosine, lamivudine and zalcitabine 2. Possibly 1 efficacy of ganciclovir 1. Uncertain possibly additive toxicity. Lamivudine may compete for active tubular secretion in the kidneys 2. Uncertain L bioavailability 1. Avoid if possible otherwise monitor FBC and renal function weekly. It has been suggested that the dose of zidovudine should be halved from 600 mg to 300 mg daily. Monitor for peripheral neuropathy, particularly with zalcitabine 2. Uncertain clinical significance if in doubt, consider alternative cytomegalovirus prophylaxis... 

The UK manufacturer of lamivudine says that concurrent use with intravenous ganciclovir is not recommended until further information becomes available, although they give no reason for this advice. They do not mention oral ganciclovir. ... 

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