Ziagen (Abacavir)
Brand Name: Ziagen
Generic Name: Abacavir
Manufacturer/Agent: Glaxosmithkline Pharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 300mg
Pack size: 60
Trade Price: KES 3,314.10
Retail Price: @ KES 73.65
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.