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Abacavir indications and usage

Abacavir
ZIAGEN® FDA Package Insert
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Clinical Pharmacology
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Indications and Usage
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]

Indications and Usage

Indications and Usage

  • ZIAGEN Tablets and Oral Solution, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, are indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection.
  • Additional important information on the use of ZIAGEN for treatment of HIV-1 infection:
  • ZIAGEN is one of multiple products containing abacavir. Before starting ZIAGEN, review medical history for prior exposure to any abacavir-containing product in order to avoid reintroduction in a patient with a history of hypersensitivity to abacavir.[1]
References

References

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.

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