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Abacavir
How Abacavir works
Abacavir prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Side Effects
Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Ear infection, Nasal infection, Throat infection, Skin rash, Fever, Chills, Abnormal dreams, Dizziness
Usage
Abacavir is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does Abacavir work/ how does Abacavir interfere with reverse transcriptase?Abacavir works by blocking the function of reverse transcriptase, which inhibits replication of HIV thereby decreasing its level in the blood
Q. Is abacavir a protease inhibitor?Abacavir is not a protease inhibitor. It inhibits the activity of reverse transcriptase
Q. What is Abacavir/ what is Abacavir used for/ what is Abacavir sulfate/ what is Abacavir-lamivudine/ what does Abacavir treat?Abacavir or Abacavir sulfate is used to treat HIV infection along with other medications. Abacavir-lamivudine is a combination drug used to treat HIV infection
Q. What is Abacavir hypersensitivity reaction/ what is Abacavir hypersensitivity?Abacavir may cause a serious or life-threatening allergic or hypersensitivity reaction. Hypersensitivity reaction symptoms usually includes fever and skin rash, nausea, vomit, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, severe tiredness, headache, joint or muscle pain, swelling of the neck, shortness of breath, sore throat, cough and occasionally inflammation of the eye (conjunctivitis), mouth ulcers, low blood pressure, tingling or numbness of the hands or feet. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms and stop taking Abacavir immediately
Q. Is Abacavir generic?Abacavir is a generic name.
