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Brand Name: Cimduo
Other Names: 3TC/TDF, Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
Drug Class: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

WARNING:Cimduo can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include a buildup of lactic acid in the ...

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An Overview of Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (Cimduo)

An Overview of Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (Cimduo)