Epzicom Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Abacavir (as sulfate) 600mg, lamivudine 300mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Nucleoside analogues (reverse transcriptase inhibitors).
How Supplied
Tabs—30
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Epzicom Indications
Indications
HIV-1 infection, in combination with other antiretroviral agents.
Epzicom Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<25kg: use individual components. ≥25kg: 1 tab daily. Mild hepatic or renal impairment (CrCl <30mL/min): not recommended; use individual components.
Epzicom Contraindications
Contraindications
Presence of HLA-B*5701 allele. Prior hypersensitivity reaction to any of the components (see full labeling). Moderate or severe hepatic impairment.
Epzicom Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Hypersensitivity reactions. Exacerbations of hepatitis B.
Epzicom Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Screen for presence of HLA-B*5701 allele prior to starting therapy or reinitiation; if (+), abacavir is contraindicated. Discontinue immediately if hypersensitivity is suspected, regardless of HLA-B*5701 status and even when other diagnoses are possible. If hypersensitivity cannot be ruled out, do not restart. If stopped for reasons other than hypersensitivity, restart only if medical care can be readily accessed. Not for treating chronic HBV infection; closely monitor patients co-infected with HBV and HIV for several months after stopping treatment (discontinuing therapy may exacerbate HBV infection); if appropriate, initiate anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted. Suspend if lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity (eg, hepatomegaly, steatosis) occurs. Possible risk of MI; minimize risk factors for coronary heart disease (eg, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking). Renal impairment (CrCl 30–49mL/min): monitor for hematologic toxicities; if new or worsening neutropenia or anemia develop, adjust lamivudine dose. Women. Obesity. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Epzicom Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Epzicom Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant sorbitol-containing products. May antagonize methadone. Potentiates riociguat; may need to reduce riociguat dose. Monitor for treatment-associated toxicities (esp. hepatic decompensation) with interferon-alpha with or without ribavirin.
Epzicom Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions (may be fatal), insomnia, depression, headache/migraine, fatigue/malaise, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea; rash (may be severe, eg, Stevens-Johnson), pyrexia, immune reconstitution syndrome, lactic acidosis, severe hepatomegaly with steatosis.
Epzicom Clinical Trials
See Literature
Epzicom Note
Notes
Register pregnant patients exposed to Epzicom by calling (800) 258-4263. Register patients who have had a hypersensitivity reaction to Epzicom by calling (800) 270-0425.
Epzicom Patient Counseling
See Literature