Information about Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine

Generic Name : Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine
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Pronunciation : a-BAK-a-vir/la-MIV-ue-deen/zye-DOE-vue-deen

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ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine

International :

Trizivir

Why is Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine Prescribed? (Indications)

Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine, and Zidovudine is a fixed-dose combination prescribed for treating AIDS/HIV infection mainly for pregnant women to reduce the risk of mother to child transmission during pregnancy.

HIV resistance is greatly reduced by this combination.

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

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine?

The recommended oral dose is one tablet twice daily. Weight should be at least 40 Kg.

How should Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine be taken?

It comes as a tablet which contains abacavir, lamivudine and zidovudine.(300 mg / 150 mg / 300 mg) to take by mouth, with or without food.

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

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney problems, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, bone marrow depression, muscle disorders, smoking, alcoholism, hepatitis B infection, breathing problem, nerve disorders, obesity, poor immunity, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cough, sore throat, fever, fatigue, rash, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
It should not be used in children.
It does not stop the spread of infection to others; avoid sexual contact, sharing of needles, injection supplies.

What are the side effects of Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine and Zidovudine?

Most Common - Nausea, vomiting, headache, uneasiness, fatigue, diarrhea, fever, chills, depressive disorders, musculoskeletal pain, rash, throat infections, anxiety.
Body as a Whole - Redistribution/accumulation of body fat.
Heart - Heart disease.
Gastrointestinal - Mouth ulcer.
Endocrine and Metabolic - Breast enlargement in males, sugar.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, indigestion, darkening of skin.
General - Inflammation of blood cells, weakness.
Blood - Anemia, swelling of lymph nodes, decrease in platelets.
Liver - Lactic acidosis and hepatic steatosis (fatty liver), elevated bilirubin, elevated transaminases, posttreatment exacerbation of hepatitis B, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, muscle pain, muscle weakness, symptomatic myopathy(diseases of skeletal muscle), CPK elevation, breakdown of muscle fibers.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, tingling, nerve disease, seizures, sleeplessness, and other sleep disorders.
Respiratory - Abnormal breath sounds/wheezing, difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Hair loss, redness, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, darkening of skin, rash, hives.