Ziagen
Abacavir tablets for HIV-1 infection. It is usually used with other antiretrovirals, not alone.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Abacavir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 300mg
This listing uses Ziagen as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Abacavir tablets for HIV-1 infection. It is usually used with other antiretrovirals, not alone.
Mechanism of action
Incorporates into growing viral DNA, acting as a chain terminator to prevent reverse transcriptase replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Avoid to prevent viral transmission.
What you will receive
Ziagen is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Abacavir, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.