Composition

Ziavir Tablets
Each tablet contains Abacavir 300 mg

Indications

Ziavir is used in combination with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in patients with or without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Abacavir is in a class of antiviral medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It works by slowing the spread of HIV infection in the body. Abacavir is not a cure and may not decrease the number of HIV-related illnesses. Abacavir does not prevent the spread of HIV to other people.

Dosage and Administration

Abacavir comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day with or without food. To help you remember to take abacavir, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take abacavir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take abacavir even if you feel well. Do not stop taking abacavir without talking to your doctor.

Interactions
Analgesics: Plasma concentration of methadone possibly decreased by abacavir.

Warnings and precautions:
Should be take by on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner only.
 

Important Safety Information

ZIAVIR contains abacavir. Patients taking abacavir may have a serious allergic reaction (hypersensitivity reaction) that can cause death.

If you get a symptom from two or more of the following groups while taking abacavir, stop taking abacavir and call your healthcare professional right away.

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