Abacavir indications and usage

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Abacavir
ZIAGEN® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Overdosage
Clinical Studies
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]

Indications and Usage

  • ZIAGEN Tablets and Oral Solution, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, are indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection.
  • Additional important information on the use of ZIAGEN for treatment of HIV-1 infection:
  • ZIAGEN is one of multiple products containing abacavir. Before starting ZIAGEN, review medical history for prior exposure to any abacavir-containing product in order to avoid reintroduction in a patient with a history of hypersensitivity to abacavir.[1]

References

  1. "ZIAGEN (ABACAVIR SULFATE) TABLET, FILM COATED ZIAGEN (ABACAVIR SULFATE) SOLUTION [VIIV HEALTHCARE COMPANY]". Retrieved 30 December 2013.

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.