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Abacavir contraindications
Introduction
Contraindications
Contraindications
ZIAGEN is contraindicated in patients with:
- Previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to abacavir or any other component of the products.
- NEVER restart ZIAGEN or any other abacavir-containing product following a hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir, regardless of HLA-B*5701 status.
- Moderate or severe hepatic impairment [see Dosage and Administration].[1]
References
References
- ↑ “ZIAGEN (ABACAVIR SULFATE) TABLET, FILM COATED ZIAGEN (ABACAVIR SULFATE) SOLUTION [VIIV HEALTHCARE COMPANY]”. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]