Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine Medication Information

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Generic Name : Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine

Pronunciation : a-BAK-a-vir SUL-fate/la-MIV-ue-deen

ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine

International :

Epzicom

Why is Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine Prescribed? (Indications)

Abacavir Sulfate and lamivudine is a fixed-dose combination of antiviral drugs used to treat AIDS/HIV infection, particularly in children.

These drugs prevent or slow down the damage caused to the immune system and decrease the risk of developing AIDS.

When should Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine?

The recommended oral dose is one tablet daily.

How should Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine be taken?

It comes as a tablet abacavir 600 mg (as sulfate)/lamivudine 300 mg) to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine?

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, heart disease, diabetes or cholesterol, poor immunity, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It doesn’t stop the spread of infections to others; avoid sexual contact during the treatment period.

What are the side effects of Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine?

Most Common - Hypersensitivity, sleeplessness, depression, headache, migraine, fatigue, uneasiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, fever, abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, anxiety, cough or Inflammation of the pharynx, eye problems, enlarged lymph nodes and swollen ankles.
Body as a Whole - Redistribution/accumulation of body fat.
Gastrointestinal - Mouth ulcer, sore throat.
Metabolic - Blood sugar.
General - Weakness.
Blood - Anemia.
Hypersensitivity - Hives.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle weakness, CPK elevation, damaged skeletal muscle.
Central Nervous System - Tingling, nerve disease, seizures.
Respiratory - Abnormal breath sounds/wheezing.
Skin - Hair loss, redness, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.