general
- Generic Name : Abacavir
- Pronunciation : a-BAK-a-vir
- ICD Code : Y41.5
- Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral Agents
- Trade Names/Brand Names of Abacavir (India): Abamune Tablet | Abec (300mg) | Virol | Abamune-L (600mg/300mg) | Abamune | Abec | Abcavir | Abamune (300mg) | Abavir (300mg) | Abavir
- Trade Names/Brand Names of Abacavir (International): Ziagen
prescription
- Abacavir, an antiviral medication, is utilized in the treatment of AIDS/HIV infection by targeting the enzyme known as reverse transcriptase.
- While Abacavir does not provide a cure for HIV, it effectively diminishes the viral load and slows down the progression of the disease.
risk factors
- Significant liver impairment
- History of a previous allergic response to abacavir
side effects
- Disturbances in sleep, headaches, and depressive disorders
- Digestive tract issues such as nausea and diarrhea
- Allergic reactions ranging from mild to severe
- Liver-related conditions that may manifest as nausea, jaundice, dark-colored urine, and clay-colored stools
- Response to infections within the body due to enhanced immune status
- Fat redistribution leading to slender limbs, an enlarged abdomen, and an upper back hump.
dosage
- Managing HIV-1/AIDS in conjunction with additional medications involves a daily dosage of 600 mg for adults, administered either as a single dose or divided into two doses.
how to take
- The medication is provided in tablet form and can be taken with or without food. It is also accessible in combination with other anti-HIV drugs.
warning
- Exercise caution when administering to patients with a history of depression or those at risk for heart disease.
- Refrain from concurrent use with alcohol.
- Administer in conjunction with other anti-HIV drugs, rather than in isolation, to mitigate the risk of resistance.
- Uphold additional precautions to prevent the transmission of HIV infection.
storage
Store at room temperature (20° to 25°C).