PATIENT INFORMATION
COMBIVIR is not a cure for HIV infection and patients
may continue to experience illnesses associated with HIV
infection, including opportunistic infections. Patients
should be advised that the use of COMBIVIR has not been
shown to reduce the risk of transmission of HIV to others
through sexual contact or blood contamination. Patients
should be informed that the major toxicities of COMBIVIR
are neutropenia and/or anemia. They should be told of the
extreme importance of having their blood counts followed
closely while on therapy, especially for patients with advanced
HIV disease. Patients should be advised of the importance
of taking COMBIVIR as it is prescribed. |
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