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What is Abacavir used for?
Abacavir is used for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in children and adults.
How does Abacavir work?
This medicine blocks reverse transcriptase (a viral enzyme), which is needed to replicate the HIV. Due to this action mechanism, the virus is unable to generate new copies, lowering the viral load in the body, and avoiding overwork of the immune system.
What are the Abacavir ingredients and available forms?
The active component is Antiretroviral - Abacavir. This medicine is available as an oral solution and tablet.
How long does the treatment with Abacavir last?
The effect of the medicine is about 1.5 to 3.3 hours. However, the work of Abacavir is much longer in the body. The use is for proposed time as indicated by the doctor. It is taken for 28 days in case of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
What are the Abacavir benefits?
Here are the key benefits of Abacavir:
What is the Abacavir dosage and administration?
The ideal dose is determined by a person’s weight, height, and health condition. Also, Abacavir may be taken with other medicines and antiretroviral agents for HIV-1. You can take this medicine with water with or without food.
What are the Abacavir side effects?
The common side effects are rash, fever, nausea, cough, vomiting, sore throat, diarrhea, tiredness, aches, stomach pain, and shortness of breath.
What are Abacavir precautions and contraindications?
It is important to undergo HLA-B*5701 allele screening before starting the treatment. This test will check for hypersensitivity reactions. Anyone who tests positive for this, must not take Abacavir, including those allergic to the medicine’s ingredients.
