What is Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine Used For?
Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine is indicated in antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults, adolescents and children weighing at least 25 kg. Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine can be purchased at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
Composition of Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine
It contains Abacavir and Lamivudine as active ingredients.
How Does Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine Work?
Its active ingredients are abacavir and lamivudine, which belong to a class of anti-retroviral medications known as nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine does not treat HIV infection entirely. It appears to halt the deterioration of the immune system and aids in the prevention of HIV replication. It minimizes and maintains the amount of virus in your body. Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine also raises the number of CD4 cells in your blood.
Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine 600mg/300mg Dosage
The recommended dose of Abacavir/Lamivudine is one tablet once daily for adults and children weighing over 25kg with or without food.
Children Under 25 kg: Abacavir/Lamivudine should not be administered to children below the weight of 25kg.
What are the Side Effects of Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine?
Side effects include;
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Numbness of the face, feet, or hands
- Pain in the joints
- Pain in the muscles
- Skin rash.
- Sore throat.
When Should Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine Not Be Used?
If you are taking other abacavir-containing medications (e.g., Epzicom, Triumeq, Trizivir), do not take this medication. Some patients may experience severe allergic reactions to this medication. These reactions usually occur within 6 weeks of starting the medication, but they can occur at any time.
Is Abacavir associated with weight gain?
This medication may cause you to gain weight. Inform your doctor if you notice changes in your body shape, such as an increase in fat in your upper back and neck, or around your chest and stomach, or a loss of fat in your legs, arms, and face.
Where Can I Buy Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine?
Buy Mylan Abacavir/Lamivudine at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
