Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine 600mg 300mg Tablets)

What is Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets)?

Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) are used to slow down the progression of HIV infection which can lead to AIDS and other related illnesses. Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) do not cure AIDS or destroy the HIV virus, but rather delay any further damage to the immune system by stopping production of new viruses.

Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) is taken with other antiretroviral medications to treat adults infected with HIV-1. A single pill is the equivalent of 300mg of lamivudine IP and 600mg of abacavir. At least one other anti-HIV medication must be co-administered with Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) to effectively prevent HIV from progressing to AIDS.

Used For Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets)?

Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) is a combination of two medications, abacavir and lamivudine which belong to a class of medicines called antiretrovirals. They are used together with other antiretrovirals to slow down the progression of HIV infection (human immunodeficiency virus), which can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and other related illnesses for example, AIDS – related Complex or ARC.

Dosing & Administration Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets)

The recommended dose of Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) for adults is one pill daily along with other antiretroviral medications. Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) may be taken with or without food.

Drug Interactions Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets)

Ethanol may hinder the kidneys' ability to eliminate abacavir. Zalcitabine cannot be coadministered with Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) because zalcitabine and lamivudine inhibit one another.

Work Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets)?

The two medications abacavir and lamivudine combined together help prevent HIV from reproducing. The HIV virus is responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome as HIV infection destroys CD4 (T) cells, which are important to the body’s immune system. The immune system is what helps fight infections. Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) do not cure AIDS or destroy the HIV virus, but rather delay further damage to the immune system by stopping production of new viruses. Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) do not reduce the risk of passing infection to others. It is important that you continue to take precautions to prevent this from happening as the HIV virus can still be passed on by sexual activity or by contamination with infected blood.

Overdose Warning Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets)

The effects of an Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) overdose are at this point unknown. Do not take more than the recommended dose

Side effects of Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets)?

Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) can cause some side effects. If they do occur and some may be serious, seek medical advice from your health professional as you may require medical attention. As Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) contain both abacavir and lamivudine, the side effects reported for each of these have been combined. It has been reported that the most common side effects which could affect at least one to ten in every 100 people include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, upper abdominal pain, headache, high temperature, lethargy, fatigue, loss of appetite, hair loss, joint and muscle pain, abacavir hypersensitivity and skin rash. Less common side effects which could affect less than 1 in every 100 people include increased liver enzyme production, anaemia (low red blood cell count), neutropenia (low white blood cell count), reduced number of blood cells important for blood clotting.

You may show symptoms of tiredness or breathlessness if the production of red blood cells is reduced. A reduction in your white blood cell count can make you more susceptible to infection.

Rare side effects which could affect less than one in every 1000 people are breakdown of muscle tissue, increases of an enzyme called amylase and inflammation of the pancreas. Very rare side effects which could affect less than one in every 10,000 people are serious skin reactions and severe anaemia. It has been documented that any changes in fat distribution are associated with antiretroviral medications, which may include loss of fat from legs, arms and face and also increased fat in the abdomen and other internal organs, breasts and the back of the neck. Changes in the amount of fatty substances and glucose in the blood have also been reported. Within the first few weeks of commencing treatment with anti-HIV medicines, some people and in particular those that have been HIV positive for some time, may develop inflammatory reactions for example, pain, redness, swelling and high temperature which may resemble an infection and may be severe. If you notice any changes in your health after commencing HIV treatment or become concerned with any new symptoms, then it is advisable you discuss this with your medical professional immediately. If you experience any of the following, call your doctor immediately. Lactic Acidosis – if you become very sick with accelerated breathing, you may have a condition known as this. High acid levels in the blood can cause rapid breathing and be life threatening. This is more common in women than men. If you experience allergic reactions soon after starting Abamune-L (Abacavir, Lamivudine  600mg 300mg Tablets) medication, for example wheezing, any swelling of the lips/mouth, difficulty in breathing, hay fever, hives or fainting then call your doctor immediately. Like all medications, there may be other side effects that occur in some people that are not listed or some side effects that are not yet known.

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