Abacavir (known as Ziagen)

Generic name: Abacavir

Brand names: Ziagen

Class: NRTIs (Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors)

Side-effects:

Common: Rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, headache, tiredness, loss of appetite
Rare: Hypersensitivity reaction, lactic acidosis

Dosage:

300mg twice a day or 600mg once a day

Notes:

Take with or without food.

This article was last reviewed on 19/12/2011 by T. Kelaart.

Date due for the next review: 30/9/2014.

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