Abacavir
· Trade Name
Ziagen
· Generic Name
ABACAVIR
· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
HIV medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits reverse transcriptase
Medication incorporates into viral DNA
· Serious Side Effects
hypersensitivity reaction
anaphylaxis
liver failure
renal failure
hypotension
Heart attack
acute respiratory distress
respiratory failure
death
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
erythema multiforme
lactic acidosis
hepatomegaly with steatosis
fat redistribution
pancreatitis
immune reconstitution syndrome
· Common Side Effects
nausea
headache
fatigue
vomiting
hypersensitivity reaction
diarrhea
fever
chills
depression
rash
anxiety
upper respiratory track infection
elevated liver transaminases
hypertriglyceridemia
Posted on September 24, 2008
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