Abacavir
Classification: HIV medicine
What is Abacavir?
It is widely used against HIV-1 Infection. It forms a part of anti-retroviral therapy.
Uses -
It is used in combination with other HIV medicines (ART therapy)
Used to treat HIV-1 infections
Delays progression to aids
How does it work?
It mimics the natural DNA bases, inhibits DNA multiplication.
Terminates DNA chain elongation
Inhibit viral cell growth
Benefits
Reduces viral load to undetectable levels
Reduces the risk of transmission
Improves immunity
Reduce the risk of severe infections
Effective in both children and adults
Well tolerated
Common side effects
Nausea
Headache
Reduced appetite
Skin rashes
Nasal congestion
Cough
Diarrhea
Mild fever
Tiredness
Serious side effects
Liver toxicity
Increased risk of heart attack
Swollen fatty liver
Lactic acidosis
Yellowish urine, jaundice
Contraindications
Severe liver dysfunction.
Hypersensitivity or allergy to drug components.
Warnings
To be used under medical prescription.
Do not discontinue abruptly, Hepatitis B co-infections may cause serious liver flare-ups.
Important monitoring considerations
Liver functions
Cardiovascular functions
Viral count
Blood count -CD4 cell count
Lactic acid buildup
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Formulations based on "Abacavir" (9)
Abakast-L
Abacavir & Lamivudine
Product Name Abakast-L Composition Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg) Manufactured By Aprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd Dose/Strength 600 mg & 300 mg Packaging Size 30 Tablets Form Tablet Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Abamune Tablet
Abacavir Sulphate
Product Name Abamune Composition Abacavir 300 Mg Dose/Strength 300 mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Cipla Packaging Size 30 tablets Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
A-Bec Tablet
Abacavir Sulphate
Product Name A-Bec Tablet Composition Abacavir 300 mg Dose/Strength 300 mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packaging Size 30 tablets Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Abhope 300mg Tablet
Abacavir 300 mg
Product Name Abhope 300 Mg Composition Abacavir 300 mg Dose/Strength 300 mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Abbott Packaging Size 60 tablets Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Virol 300mg Tablet
Abacavir 300 mg
Product Name Virol 300mg Tablet Composition Abacavir 300 Mg Dose/Strength 300 mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Packaging Size 60 tablets Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Abalam Tablet
Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)
Product Name Abalam Tablet Composition Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg) Dose/Strength 600 mg & 300 mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Genix Lifescience Pvt Ltd Packaging Size 30 tablets Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Inbec
Abacavir & Dolutegravir & Lamivudine
Product Name Inbec Composition Abacavir + Dolutegravir + Lamivudine Dose/Strength 600mg + 50mg + 300mg Packaging Size 30 Tablets Form Tablet Manufactured By Emcure Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Albavir Tablet
Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)
Product Name Albavir Tablet Composition Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg) Dose/Strength 600 mg & 300 mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd Packaging Size 30 tablets Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Abamune L 600mg/300 mg Tablet
Abacavir & Lamivudine
Product Name Abamune L 600 mg/300mg Tablet Composition Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg) Dose/Strength 600 mg & 300 mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Cipla Packaging Size 30 tablets Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C