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What is Abacavir + Lamivudine used for?
Abacavir + Lamivudine is used for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in children.
How does Abacavir + Lamivudine work?
As nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), Abacavir and Lamivudine treat HIV-1 infection. They disrupt the HIV reverse transcriptase enzyme, and restrict the virus’s ability to make new copies of itself, protecting the immune system.
How long does the treatment with Abacavir + Lamivudine last?
The treatment duration is usually lifelong as the medicine does not totally cure HIV. However, it works efficiently to manage the condition and reduce the symptoms, and worsening of health.
What are the Abacavir + Lamivudine benefits?
Here are the benefits of Abacavir + Lamivudine:
What is the Abacavir + Lamivudine dosage and administration?
You can take this tablet with or without food and as indicated by a healthcare professional. Body weight and age is taken into consideration for dose guidance. Lower dose is probable for people with renal and hepatic impairment.
What are the Abacavir + Lamivudine side effects?
The common side effects are dizziness, diarrhea, hypersensitivity reaction, headache, tiredness, nausea, fever, rash, vomiting, changes in body fat distribution, and anxiety or depressed mood.
What are Abacavir + Lamivudine precautions and contraindications?
Screening for HLA-B*5701 allele is advisable. People with moderate to severe impairment of liver/kidney, pancreatitis history, lactating and pregnant women must use the medicine under supervision, or avoid the tablet.
