Abacavir Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Abacavir-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Abacavir brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Abacavir Pronunciation : a-BAK-a-vir ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral AgentsBrand Names or Trade Names of Abacavir
India :
Abamune (300mg) |
Abec (300mg) |
Abamune-L (600mg/300mg) |
Abavir (300mg) |
Virol |
Abec |
Abavir |
Abamune Tablet |
Abcavir |
Abamune
International :
Ziagen
Why is Abacavir Prescribed? (Indications)
Abacavir is an antiviral drug used to treat AIDS/HIV infection by acting on the enzyme called reverse transcriptase.Abacavir will not cure the HIV infection but reduces the viral load and delays the progression of the disease.
When should Abacavir not be taken? (Contraindications)
Moderate to severe liver diseasePrevious allergic reaction to abacavir
What is the dosage of Abacavir?
Treatment of HIV-1/AIDS along with other medications. Dose in adults is 600 mg daily, as a single dose or divided into two doses.How should Abacavir be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take with or without food. It is also available in combination with other anti-HIV drugs.What are the warnings and precautions for Abacavir?
- Caution is advised when used in patients with history of depression or at risk for heart disease.
- Avoid use with alcohol.
- Take along with other anti-HIV drugs and not alone, to prevent resistance.
- Continue other precautions to prevent spread of HIV infection.
What are the side effects of Abacavir?
Sleep disturbances, headache, depressive disordersDigestive tract disorders like nausea, diarrhea
Allergic reaction, which may be mild to severe
Liver disease, which may cause nausea, jaundice, dark-colored urine, clay-colored stools
Reaction to infections in the body due to improvement in the immune status
Redistribution of fat resulting in thin limbs, fat abdomen and hump in upper back
What are the other precautions for Abacavir?
- Monitor and treat the signs of lactic acidosis such as upset stomach, fluctuations in heartbeat,unexplained muscle pain, and difficulty in breathing.
- Patient's body fat and cardiac parameters should be measured regularly to avoid heart related illness.
What are the storage conditions for Abacavir?
Store at room temperature (20° to 25°C).Schedule : G
Drugs that are to be used only under medical supervision.
