ABACAVIR SULFATE TABLET



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SIZE :
 
  • 300MG
 
INDICATIONS :
 
  • Infection, human immunodeficiency virus
 
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS :
 
  • >> Hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir
 
RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS :
 
  • Hepatic disease
 
  • Risk factors for hepatic disease
 
SIDE EFFECTS :
 
  • Hypersensitivity reaction
 
  • Hepatotoxicity , including lactic acidosis
 
  • pancreatitis
 
  • Diarrhea
 
  • fatigue
 
  • headache
 
  • loss of appetite
 
  • nausea or vomiting
 
  • Insomnia
 

 

 
ADULT DOSE
 
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection-Oral, 300 mg (base) two times a day, in combination with other antiretroviral agents .
MAXIMUM ADULT DOSE:
 
PEDIATRIC DOSE :
 
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection-Children up to 3 months of age: Safety and efficacy have not been established. Children 3 months to 16 years of age: Oral, 8 mg (base) per kg of body weight (up to 300 mg) two times a day, in combination with other antiretroviral agents .Children 16 years of age and older: See Usual adult and adolescent dose
MAXIMUM PEDIATRIC DOSE:
 
GERIATRIC DOSE:
 
PREGNANCY GROUP
 
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