Ziagen (abacavir sulfate): Reviews and patient testimonials
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Medication indications
Ziagen 20 mg/ml Oral Solution
Ziagen is indicated in antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults, adolescents and children (see sections 4.4 and 5.1).
The demonstration of the benefit of Ziagen is mainly based on results of studies performed in treatment-naïve adult patients on combination therapy with a twice daily regimen.
Before initiating treatment with abacavir, screening for carriage of the HLA-B*5701 allele should be performed in any HIV-infected patient, irrespective of racial origin(see section 4.4). Abacavir should not be used in patients known to carry the HLA-B*5701 allele.
Ziagen 300 mg Film Coated Tablets
Ziagen is indicated in antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults, adolescents and children (see sections 4.4 and 5.1). The demonstration of the benefit of Ziagen is mainly based on results of studies performed with a twice daily regimen, in treatment-naïve adult patients on combination therapy. Before initiating treatment with abacavir, screening for carriage of the HLA-B*5701 allele should be performed in any HIV-infected patient, irrespective of racial origin(see section 4.4). Abacavir should not be used in patients known to carry the HLA-B*5701 alleleRoute of administration: Oral
Molecule: abacavir sulfate
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