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Abacavir is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Abacavir have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Abacavir depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Abacavir is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Abacavir is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Abacavir safe for pregnant women?
Abacavir may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Abacavir again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Abacavir safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Abacavir for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Abacavir on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Abacavir on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Abacavir on the Liver?
Abacavir has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Abacavir on the Heart?
Abacavir may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Abacavir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Abacavir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Abacavir habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Abacavir has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Abacavir will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Abacavir is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Abacavir in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Abacavir
Using Abacavir with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Abacavir
You may consume alcohol while taking Abacavir. But caution is still important.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ziagen® (abacavir sulfate)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 95
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 631