Triumeq (Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudine) is prescription medication used to treat human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. It is a combination product that containing three anti-HIV drugs: abacavir (Ziagen, which is a nucleoside analogues or nukes), dolutegravir (Tivicay, which is an integrase inhibitors), lamivudine (Epivir, which is a nuke). These three HIV drugs work together by decreasing the amount of HIV virus to help strengthen the immune system. This medicine is NOT a cure for HIV or AIDS. Take Triumeq exactly prescribed.
Manufacturer Information
We now supply the brand Triumeq comes from Canada manufactured by ViiV Healthcare. Triumeq is available as oral tablet in fixed dose containing 600 mg abacavir, 50 mg dolutegravir, and 300 mg lamivudine. Generic Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudine is currently unavailable.
The most common side effects of Triumeq include:
• Diarrhea;
• Difficult sleeping;
• Headache;
• Nauseas;
• Vomiting;
If you suffer any serious side effects as below, please notify your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
• Dizziness or light-headedness;
• Feeling cold in your arms and legs;
• Fast or irregular heartbeat;
• Jaundice skin or eyes;
• Mental or mood changes;
• Muscle pain;
• Numbness or tingling of your hands or feet;
• Unusual tiredness or weakness;
• Vision changes;
Do not take Triumeq if you are allergic to Abacavir or Dolutegravir or Lamivudine or any of the HIV medicines. Tell your doctor about all the medical conditions you have had before.
• A gene variation called 5701 allele (your doctor will test you for this;
• Diabetes;
• Heart disease;
• High blood pressure;
• High cholesterol;
• Kidney disease;
• Liver disease;
• Pancreas disease;
• If you are using hormone-based birth control products;
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking including prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines including herbal supplements, especially: dofetilide (Tikosyn) or other HIV medications. This may cause a serious or fatal drug interaction. Triumeq should be avoided for women during breastfeeding. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.