Symfi and Tolinase

• Generic Name: efavirenz / lamivudine / tenofovir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Symfi, Symfi Lo

Symfi contains a combination of efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir. Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevents human immunodeficiency virus human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

HIV is the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Symfi is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kilograms).

Symfi Lo is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 77 pounds (35 kilograms).

• Generic Name: tolazamide
• Dosage Forms: Tablets, USP
• Other Brand Names: Tolinase

Tolazamide is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not work properly to store excess sugar and the sugar remains in your bloodstream. Chronic high blood sugar can lead to serious health problems in the future .

Proper diet is the first step in managing type 2 diabetes, but often medicines are needed to help your body. Tolazamide belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. It causes your pancreas to release more insulin into the blood stream .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .