Ziagen
Designed to support retroviral suppression to manage CD4 counts and target viral reverse transcription.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Abacavir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 300mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Ziagen, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ziagen vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ziagen details
- Alternative names
- abacavir
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
- Pharmacological class
- Antiretroviral
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- vomiting; diarrhoea; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- ViiV Healthcare
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Methadone
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over three months, children, and adults.
Contraindications
HLA-B*5701 allele presence; moderate to severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to abacavir
Serious side effects
abacavir hypersensitivity reaction, requires immediate medical attention; lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support retroviral suppression to manage CD4 counts and target viral reverse transcription.
Mechanism of action
Incorporates into growing viral DNA, acting as a chain terminator to prevent reverse transcriptase replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Deemed generally safe. Breastfeeding: Avoid to prevent viral transmission.
What you will receive
Ziagen is the originator brand name, made by ViiV Healthcare. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with ViiV Healthcare.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Abacavir is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.