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Dr. Aditya Singh

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Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

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Antivirals for systemic use

Ziagen

(abacavir)

Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range

ViiV Healthcare B.V.

About this medicine

Ziagen is indicated in antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults, adolescents and children. 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. Abacavir should not be used in patients known to carry the HLA-B*5701 allele.

Common Substitutes & Alternatives

These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.

XofluzaComposition: baloxavir marboxilRoche Registration GmbH
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GenvoyaComposition: elvitegravir;cobicistat;emtricitabine;tenofovir alafenamideGilead Sciences Ireland UC
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Tenofovir disoproxil Viatris (previously Tenofovir disoproxil Mylan)Composition: tenofovir disoproxilViatris Limited
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Ritonavir Viatris (previously Ritonavir Mylan)Composition: ritonavirViatris Limited
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Emtricitabine / Rilpivirine / Tenofovir Alafenamide ViatrisComposition: emtricitabine;rilpivirine;tenofovir alafenamideViatris Limited
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Key Information

Salt / Composition

abacavir

Category

Antivirals for systemic use

Manufacturer

ViiV Healthcare B.V.

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