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Daily Word From Medical DICTIONARY

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Abacavir (ə-bak'ə-vir)

A nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used as the sulfate salt as an antiretroviral in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Uses:

Used as a treatment for HIV/AIDs.

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How It Works:

How It Works:

Abacavir decreases the amount of HIV in the blood. It's not a cure for HIV, but it can reduce the risk of developing AIDS and other HIV-related illnesses.

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How It Used

How It Used

Abacavir is typically taken in combination with other HIV medications, and is not recommended for use aloneabacavir use is typically combined with other HIV medications. Abacavir is not recommended for use as monotherapy.Abacavir can be taken by mouth as a tablet or solution, and it is an approved treatment option for patients older than 3 months. Commonly, abacavir is dispensed with other HIV medications such as abacavir/lamivudine/zidovudine, abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine, and abacavir/lamivudine

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Side Effects

Side Effects

Less common side effects include abdominal pain, headache, joint or muscle pain, nausea, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or face, and more.

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Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Treatment with Abacavir should be stopped if a patient develops clinical or laboratory signs of lactic acidosis or severe hepatotoxicity. Female sex and obesity may be risk factors for these conditions

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