Abacavir: Oral tablet (300mg)

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Abacavir 300mg Tablet
Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc

Pill Identification: H | 13 9

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What is this Medicine?

ABACAVIR (a ba KA vir) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.

Similar Brand Name Drugs : Ziagen: Oral tablet (300mg)

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*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent

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Abacavir 300mg Tablet

NDC: 317220557

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prophylaxis

Storage Information
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)

Abacavir 300mg Tablet

Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc

Pill Identification: H | 13 9

Shape: oblong

Color: yellow

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Reported Side Effects for Abacavir 300mg Tablet

Increased Blood Sugar Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Low White Blood Cell Counts Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Anemia Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Low Platelet Count Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Vomiting Incidence: 2.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Low White Blood Cells Incidence: 2.0-5.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

High Triglycerides Incidence: 2.0-6.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Loose Stools Incidence: 2.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY

High Amylase Levels Incidence: 2.0-4.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Infection Incidence: 4.0-5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Nervousness Incidence: 5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Skin Rash Incidence: 5.0-7.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Muscle And/Or Bone Pain Incidence: 5.0-6.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Depression Incidence: 6.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Fever Incidence: 6.0-9.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Inflamed Stomach Incidence: 6.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence: 6.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Lightheadedness Incidence: 6.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Chills Incidence: 6.0-9.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

Stomach Pain Incidence: 6.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Tired Incidence: 7.0-12.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Feeling Sick Incidence: 7.0-12.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Headache Incidence: 7.0-13.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Migraine Incidence: 7.0-13.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Upset Stomach Incidence: 7.0-19.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Nightmares Incidence: 10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Inability To Sleep Incidence: 10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Daily Life Interactions for Abacavir 300mg Tablet

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

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Major Lifestyle Interaction

Alcohol and Abacavir 300mg Tablet(Abacavir Sulfate)

Alcohol and Abacavir Sulfate(Abacavir Sulfate)

Side effects from Abacavir such as nausea/vomiting, tiredness, loss of appetite, headache, or inability to sleep (insomnia) or other sleep disorders may get worse if you drink alcohol-containing drinks. Avoid alcohol-containing drinks while taking abacavir.

Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Marijuana and Abacavir 300mg Tablet(Abacavir Sulfate)

Marijuana and Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors(Abacavir Sulfate)

Although an interaction is possible, these drugs may be used together. In therory, side effects from Marijuana, Medical may get worse if you take Anti-retroviral nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). However, the importance of this interaction is not known. Notify your health care provider if you notice increased fatigue, nausea, vomiting, or any other unusual effects.

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Pregnancy & Lactation Information

FIRST Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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