Ziagen (Abacavir)

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Brand Name: Ziagen

Generic Name: Abacavir

Manufacturer/Agent: Glaxosmithkline Pharma

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Formulation: syp

Strength: 20mg/ml 240ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 4,113.20

Retail Price: @ KES 5,484.27

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Class: Antiretrovirals (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C14H18N6O = 286.3

Precautions: Monitor for hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: Reverse transcriptase inhibitor used with other agents in hiv infection; 300mg bd, children 8mg/kg; with or without food.

Interactions: Alcohol inhibits elimination of abacavir. increased levels of amprenavir.

Side Effects: Severe, sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions, mimicking influenza, occur in about 4% of patients. fever. dyspnoea. malaise. pancreatitis.

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