Abacavir is a drug indicated for the treatment of AIDS in adults and adolescents.
This medicine is an antiretroviral compound that works by inhibiting the enzyme HIV reverse transcriptase, which stops the replication of the virus in the body. Thus, this remedy helps to slow the progress of the disease, reducing the chances of death or infections, which arise especially when the immune system is weakened by the AIDS virus. Abacavir can also be known commercially as Ziagenavir, Ziagen or Kivexa.
Price
The price of Abacavir varies between 200 and 1600 reais, depending on the laboratory that manufactures the drug, and it can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
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 together with other medications, in order to complement and increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Abacavir can include fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tiredness, body pain or general malaise. Find out how food can help combat these unpleasant effects at: How Food can help in the treatment of AIDS.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated for patients with allergies to Ziagenavir or some other component of the formula.
In addition, if you are pregnant or nursing, you should consult your doctor before continuing or starting treatment.
