Abacavir Benefits & Uses

Abacavir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Abacavir 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
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: given in combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV-1 infection
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: given in combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV-1 infection
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: given in combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV-1 infection
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: given in combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV-1 infection

Abacavir Side Effects

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

Severe

Diarrhoea
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Pancreatic inflammation

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Depression

Mild

Fatigue
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness

Abacavir Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Abacavir on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Abacavir on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Abacavir on the Liver?

Abacavir has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
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.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Abacavir with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Acyclovir

Allopurinol

Valganciclovir

Severe

Moderate

Interferon Alpha 2B

Naltrexone

Methotrexate

Mild

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Abacavir Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Alcoholism
Allergy
Graves' Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Abacavir

Is this Abacavir habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Abacavir has not been reported.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Abacavir is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Abacavir in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Abacavir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Abacavir

Using Abacavir with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Abacavir

You may consume alcohol while taking Abacavir. But caution is still important.

Safe