ABACAVIR

Overview

ABACAVIR is a Schedule H drug.
Abacavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. In combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infections. Abacavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Usage

ABACAVIR is generally used to treat: AIDS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 3month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Common Side-Effects

ABACAVIR : Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

ABACAVIR : Lactic Acidosis, Fever, Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Loose Motion, Body Aches Or Pains, Fatigue (tiredness), Cough, Throat Soreness, Shortness Of Breath

Rare Side-Effects

ABACAVIR : Abdomen Swelling, Loss Of Appetite, Rapid Breathing

Technical Classification

ABACAVIR is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ABACAVIR as Ingredient

A BEC 300MG TABABACAVIR 300.0 MG
A BEC L 600MG/300MG TABABACAVIR 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
ABAMUNE 300MG TABABACAVIR 300.0 MG
ABAMUNE L 600MG/300MG TABABACAVIR 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
ABHOPE 300MG TABABACAVIR 300.0 MG
PRIMOL D TABABACAVIR 500.0 MG
VIROL 300MG TABABACAVIR 300.0 MG