Abacavir adverse reactions

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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
Labels and Packages

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]

Adverse Reaction

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling:
• Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reaction. In one trial, once-daily dosing of abacavir was associated with more severe hypersensitivity reactions [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
• Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
• Immune reconstitution syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
• Fat redistribution [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
• Myocardial infarction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]..[1]

References

  1. Dellinger, RP.; Levy, MM.; Rhodes, A.; Annane, D.; Gerlach, H.; Opal, SM.; Sevransky, JE.; Sprung, CL.; Douglas, IS. (2013). "Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock, 2012". Intensive Care Med. 39 (2): 165–228. doi:10.1007/s00134-012-2769-8. PMID 23361625. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.