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Abacavir

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Abacavir

Abacavir is used to treat HIV-positive individuals. It is used along with other HIV medication to try and control HIV infection. It functions by decreasing the amount of HIV in your body, and hence, helps in reducing complications like the chances of infection. This way, it increases the quality of your life. However, keep in mind that Abacavir is not in any way a cure for HIV.

Possible side effects include trouble in sleeping and appetite loss. If either of these symptoms persists over a long time, consult your physician. As this medication helps your immune system develop its strength, your immune system may respond by beginning to combat certain diseases that you may already have had. In such cases, the symptoms of those diseases could make a comeback. This could happen at any point of time. Inform a doctor as soon as notice the following symptoms: unexplained weight loss, persistent fatigue, persistent headaches, signs of an infection, signs of an overactive thyroid, irritability, heat intolerance, irregular heartbeat, and joint pain.

Notify your doctor if you develop symptoms of depression or anxiety. HIV medication can cause fluctuations in the level of body fat; consult your doctor about this and exercise.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Abacavir

    • Hiv Infection

    • Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (Hbv) Infection

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Abacavir ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Abacavir

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Taking Abacavir with alcohol may cause minor drug interactions which may not be clinically relevant in all patients.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Abamune l 600 mg/300 mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Abamune l 600 mg/300 mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution to be advised in patients with moderate to severe impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Abacavir

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Abacavir as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication acts both as an antiviral agent and as a nucleoside analogue, or in other words a carbocyclic synthetic nucleoside analogue. Cellular enzymes end up altering this medicine intracellularly. They get converted into metabolite carbovir triphosphate which is active.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

      FAQs about Abacavir

      • Ques : What is Abacavir?

        Ans : Abacavir is used to treat HIV-positive individuals. It is used along with other HIV medication to try and control HIV infection.

      • Ques : How do Abacavir works?

        Ans : Abacavir functions by decreasing the amount of HIV in your body, and hence, helps in reducing complications like the chances of infection. However, Abacavir is not in any way a cure for HIV.

      • Ques : Should Abacavir be taken with a meal?

        Ans : it is advisable to take Abacavir with a meal. It would increase the absorption of the drug to some extent.

      • Ques : Is Abacavir safe for children?

        Ans : Abacavir is one of the recommended drug treatments for children below the age of 10 for the treatment of HIV.

      • Ques : What is the route of elimination of Abacavir?

        Ans : The route of elimination of Abacavir is through fecal and renal excretion.

      • Ques : What are the storage and disposal of Abacavir?

        Ans : Abacavir should be stored in its original packaging at room temperature away from heat and moisture.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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