Abacavir
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Frequently Asked Questions
You should not take this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any medicine that contains abacavir, if you have moderate to severe liver disease, or if you have a gene variation called HLA-B*5701 allele.
Stop using abacavir and call your doctor at once if you have signs of an allergic reaction: fever; rash; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain; general ill feeling, extreme tiredness, body aches; shortness of breath, cough, sore throat.
You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. Call your doctor or get emergency medical help if you have unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.
Abacavir can also cause severe or life-threatening effects on your liver. Call your doctor at once if you have pain or swelling in your upper stomach, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Similar Drugs
Brand Name Examples | Supplied As | Strength |
Ziagen | Solution Oral | 20 Mg/Ml |
Tablet | 300 Mg |
Generic Examples | Supplied As | Strength |
Abacavir | Tablet | 300 Mg |
Abacavir Sulfate | Tablet | 300 Mg |
Solution Oral | 20 Mg/Ml |