Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir Benefits & Uses

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 600 mg abacavir, 50 mg dolutegravir and 300 mg lamivudine, patients having weight 40 kg or more can take
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 600 mg abacavir, 50 mg dolutegravir and 300 mg lamivudine
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 600 mg abacavir, 50 mg dolutegravir and 300 mg lamivudine

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Pancreatic inflammation
Suicidal behavior

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Depression
Increased Liver Enzymes
Hepatitis

Mild

Fatigue
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness
पेट दर्द
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Cough
Rash
Infection
Nasal congestion
Insomnia
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
पेट की गैस

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir Related Warnings

Is the use of Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir safe during breastfeeding?

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir on the Kidneys?

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir on the Liver?

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir on heart. So it is not known whether taking Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir will cause side effects on heart or not.

Severe Interaction of Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir with Other Drugs

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Acyclovir

Allopurinol

Valganciclovir

Severe

Leflunomide

Tramadol

Clonazepam

Phenytoin

Primidone

Rifampicin

Adefovir

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Rifampicin

Apalutamide

Armodafinil

Bosentan

Moderate

Mild

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Alcoholism
Allergy
Graves' Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir

Is this Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir habit forming or addictive?

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir is not addictive in nature.

Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir

There is no information on the effects of taking Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir

Information about the interaction of Abacavir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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