Abacavir: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions
Brand names: Abacavir
# Abacavir: What You Need to Know Abacavir is a medicine used to treat HIV, a virus that weakens the immune system. It belongs to a group of HIV drugs called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, which work by slowing down how fast the virus can multiply in your body. Doctors prescribe abacavir along with other HIV medications as part of a combination treatment plan. It comes in different forms, including tablets and liquid, so people of different ages can take it. Before taking abacavir, it's important to know some safety information. Some people may have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, so tell your doctor about any allergies you have. If you take other medicines—especially methadone or a drug called riociguat—your doctor may need to adjust your doses because abacavir can change how these medicines work in your body. Like all HIV medicines, abacavir can cause side effects, which may include nausea, tiredness, or headaches. Always take abacavir exactly as your doctor prescribes, and don't skip doses, because missing doses can make the HIV virus stronger and harder to treat.
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Check Now ↓Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- PAIN1,488 reports
- ANXIETY1,098 reports
- EMOTIONAL DISTRESS1,022 reports
- PYREXIA955 reports
- NAUSEA922 reports
- ANHEDONIA920 reports
- PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE845 reports
- FATIGUE809 reports
- CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE751 reports
- RASH750 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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