Abacavir (a ba ka vir)

This medication may cause severe allergies resulting in death.

Stop this medication if you develop a rash and any of the side effects listed and contact your doctor immediately.

It can also lead to serious liver damage and lactic acidosis.

Keep all your appointments and go in for regular lab check ups as advised.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had liver diseases, or drink large amounts of alcohol.

If you notice yellowing of the skin, unusual bleeding, bruising of the skin, pain in the upper right hand part of the stomach, contact your doctor immediately.

Abacavir, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, in combination with other drugs is used in the treatment of HIV, in patients with or without AIDS.

Take exactly as directed by your doctor.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

cough
diarrhea
nausea
appetite loss
excessive fever
shortness of breath
sleeping problems
stomach disorders
unusual bleeding
bruising
tiredness
vomiting

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

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Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney diseases.

Inform your doctor if you consume alcohol in large amounts.

Sexual contact should be avoided or adequate precautions taken or you may spread this disease to your partner.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Do not freeze.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.