Abacavir plus Lamivudine
- 1 January 2005
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Drugs
- Vol. 65 (2), 285-302
- https://doi.org/10.2165/00003495-200565020-00010
Abstract
Abacavir and lamivudine (two nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors [NRTIs]), as separate formulations in combination with other antiretroviral agents, are effective in the reduction of HIV RNA levels in antiretroviral-naive patients with HIV infection, and are generally well tolerated. A fixed-dose combination tablet of abacavir/lamivudine (Epzicomtrade mark, Kivexatrade mark) has been developed for once-daily use and preliminary efficacy data are promising. Although further experience with this formulation is needed to fully determine its position in the management of HIV infection, a single, once-daily tablet that may be taken irrespective of food intake should aid adherence to treatment, a key factor in determining the success of an antiretroviral regimen. Thus, abacavir and lamivudine are two established components of first-line antiretroviral regimens for the management of HIV infection and the fixed-dose abacavir/lamivudine tablet has the potential to be an effective, easily adhered to and generally well tolerated component of first-line therapy.Keywords
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