Abacavir is a medicine indicated for the treatment of AIDS in adults and adolescents.
This medicine is an antiretroviral compound that works by inhibiting the inverse HIV transcriptase enzyme, which stops replication of the virus in the body, so this remedy helps slow the progression of the disease, reducing the risk of death or infections, which occur especially when the immune system is weakened by the AIDS virus.Abacavir can also be known commercially as Ziagenavir, Ziagen or Kivexa.
- The price of Abacavir varies between 200 and 1600 reais.
- Depending on the laboratory that manufactures the drug.
- And can be purchased from pharmacies or online stores.
The doses indicated and the duration of treatment should be indicated by the doctor, as they depend on the severity of the symptoms experienced, in addition, in some cases, the doctor may recommend taking Abacavir in combination with other medicines to supplement and increase the effectiveness of treatment.
Some of the side effects of abacavir may include fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, body pain or general discomfort.Find out how food can help combat these unpleasant effects on: How foods can help in the treatment of AIDS.
This medicine is indicated in patients allergic to Ziagenavir or another component of the formula.
In addition, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, you should consult your doctor before continuing or starting treatment.