ABACAVIR
Abamune
Indication:
This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Abamune (Abacavir) belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors-NRTI.
Mechanism of action:
Abamune (Abacavir) is a carbocyclic synthetic nucleoside analogue and an antiviral agent. Intracellularly, Abamune (Abacavir) is converted by cellular enzymes to the active metabolite carbovir triphosphate, an analogue of deoxyguanosine-5'-triphosphate (dGTP). Carbovir triphosphate inhibits the activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) both by competing with the natural substrate dGTP and by its incorporation into viral DNA. Viral DNA growth is terminated because the incorporated nucleotide lacks a 3'-OH group, which is needed to form the 5′ to 3′ phosphodiester linkage essential for DNA chain elongation.
Dosage and Administration:
Use Abamune (Abacavir) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Abamune (Abacavir) comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Abamune (Abacavir) refilled.
- Abamune (Abacavir) comes with a warning card that provides information about recognition of allergic reactions. Carry the warning card of allergy symptoms with you. Tell your health care provider immediately about any side effects you experience while taking Abamune (Abacavir).
- Take Abamune (Abacavir) by mouth with or without food.
- Taking Abamune (Abacavir) at the same time(s) each day will help you remember to take it.
- Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Abamune (Abacavir).
Side effects:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; headache; lack of energy; loss of appetite; mild nausea; tiredness; trouble sleeping; unusual dreams; vomiting.
Store:
Store Abamune (Abacavir) at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Abamune (Abacavir) out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Precaution:
Before taking Abamune (Abacavir), tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver problems (such as hepatitis B or C, or cirrhosis), kidney problems, alcohol use.
WARNING:
Abamune (Abacavir) is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice. The information provided here is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or pharmaceutical advice which should be sought from qualified medical and pharmaceutical advisers.
A-Bec
Indication:
This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. A-Bec (Abacavir) belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors-NRTI.
Mechanism of action:
A-Bec (Abacavir) is a carbocyclic synthetic nucleoside analogue and an antiviral agent. Intracellularly, A-Bec (Abacavir) is converted by cellular enzymes to the active metabolite carbovir triphosphate, an analogue of deoxyguanosine-5'-triphosphate (dGTP). Carbovir triphosphate inhibits the activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) both by competing with the natural substrate dGTP and by its incorporation into viral DNA. Viral DNA growth is terminated because the incorporated nucleotide lacks a 3'-OH group, which is needed to form the 5′ to 3′ phosphodiester linkage essential for DNA chain elongation.
Dosage and Administration:
Use A-Bec (Abacavir) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- A-Bec (Abacavir) comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get A-Bec (Abacavir) refilled.
- A-Bec (Abacavir) comes with a warning card that provides information about recognition of allergic reactions. Carry the warning card of allergy symptoms with you. Tell your health care provider immediately about any side effects you experience while taking A-Bec (Abacavir).
- Take A-Bec (Abacavir) by mouth with or without food.
- Taking A-Bec (Abacavir) at the same time(s) each day will help you remember to take it.
- Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use A-Bec (Abacavir).
Store:
Store A-Bec (Abacavir) at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep A-Bec (Abacavir) out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Side effects:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; headache; lack of energy; loss of appetite; mild nausea; tiredness; trouble sleeping; unusual dreams; vomiting.
Precaution:
Before taking A-Bec (Abacavir), tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver problems (such as hepatitis B or C, or cirrhosis), kidney problems, alcohol use.
WARNING:
A-Bec (Abacavir) is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice. The information provided here is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or pharmaceutical advice which should be sought from qualified medical and pharmaceutical advisers.
Ziagen
Indication:
This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Ziagen (Abacavir) belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors-NRTI.
Mechanism of action:
Ziagen (Abacavir) is a carbocyclic synthetic nucleoside analogue and an antiviral agent. Intracellularly, Ziagen (Abacavir) is converted by cellular enzymes to the active metabolite carbovir triphosphate, an analogue of deoxyguanosine-5'-triphosphate (dGTP). Carbovir triphosphate inhibits the activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) both by competing with the natural substrate dGTP and by its incorporation into viral DNA. Viral DNA growth is terminated because the incorporated nucleotide lacks a 3'-OH group, which is needed to form the 5′ to 3′ phosphodiester linkage essential for DNA chain elongation.
Dosage and Administration:
Use Ziagen (Abacavir) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Ziagen (Abacavir) comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Ziagen (Abacavir) refilled.
- Ziagen (Abacavir) comes with a warning card that provides information about recognition of allergic reactions. Carry the warning card of allergy symptoms with you. Tell your health care provider immediately about any side effects you experience while taking Ziagen (Abacavir).
- Take Ziagen (Abacavir) by mouth with or without food.
- Taking Ziagen (Abacavir) at the same time(s) each day will help you remember to take it.
- Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ziagen (Abacavir).
Store:
Store Ziagen (Abacavir) at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Ziagen (Abacavir) out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Side effects:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; headache; lack of energy; loss of appetite; mild nausea; tiredness; trouble sleeping; unusual dreams; vomiting.
Precaution:
Before taking Ziagen (Abacavir), tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver problems (such as hepatitis B or C, or cirrhosis), kidney problems, alcohol use.
WARNING:
Ziagen (Abacavir) is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice. The information provided here is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or pharmaceutical advice which should be sought from qualified medical and pharmaceutical advisers.