Abacavir-Lamivudine Oral
Generic Name: ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (a-BAK-a-vir/la-MIV-ue-deen)
Abacavir-Lamivudine Oral Uses
This medication contains 2 drugs, abacavir and lamivudine. It is
used in combination with other medications to help control your HIV
infection, thereby improving your quality of life. It also lowers
your risk of getting HIV disease complications (e.g., new
infections, cancers). Abacavir and lamivudine belong to a class of
drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
Abacavir/lamivudine is not a cure for HIV infection and it does
not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact or
blood contamination (e.g., sharing used needles).
How To Use Abacavir-Lamivudine Oral
Read the Medication Guide and warning card provided by your
pharmacist before you start using abacavir/lamivudine and each time
you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or
pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once
daily or as directed by your doctor.
Dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, and
response to therapy.
Because this combination product has fixed doses of abacavir and
lamivudine, it should only be used if your doctor has determined
that the doses of both medications in this product are right for
you.
It is very important to continue taking this medication (and
other anti-HIV medications) exactly as prescribed by your
doctor.
This medication works best when the amount of drug in your body
is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly
spaced intervals. To help you remember, take it at the same times
each day.
Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed, or stop
taking it (or other HIV medicines) even for a short time unless
directed to do so by your doctor. Skipping or changing your dose
without approval from your doctor may cause the amount of virus to
increase, make the infection more difficult to treat (resistant),
or worsen side effects. If HIV becomes resistant to abacavir, it
might also be resistant to other HIV medications.
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