Topic summary
Fixed-dose combination
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Combination drug.
History
Fixed-dose combination drugs were initially developed to target a single disease, as with antiretroviral FDCsindicated for treating AIDS and HIV. Combination drug treatment conceptually emphasizes simplified treatment plans, reduced pill burden and increased patient compliance by offering accessible and affordable ingredients, generally generic drugs with established therapeutic efficacy, and the ability to treat a variety of symptoms and conditions amongst a large patient population with varying treatment needs.