A Bec L Tablet (Abacavir 600mg / Lamivudine 300mg)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
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DOSAGE FORM | Tablets |
GENERIC NAME | Abacavir |
INDICATION | Treatment of HIV infection |
PACKAGING: | 30 tablets in 1 bottle |
PACK SIZE | 1 bottle/s, 3 bottle/s, 6 bottle/s 9 bottle/s |
MANUFACTURER | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
COMPOSITION | Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg) |
INTRODUCTION OF ABACAVIR
A Bec L 600mg/300mg Tablet is a combination of two antiretrovirals. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
A Bec L 600mg/300mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and rash. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
INTRODUCTION OF LAMIVUDINE
A Bec L 600mg/300mg Tablet is a combination of two antiretrovirals. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
A Bec L 600mg/300mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and rash. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
USES OF A BEC L TABLET
BENEFITS OF A BEC L TABLET
In HIV infection
A Bec L 600mg/300mg Tablet prevents the HIV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life.
It is not a cure of HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ABACAVIR
Common side effects of A Bec L
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Otitis media (infection of ear)
- Nasal infection
- Throat infection
- Skin rash
- Fever
- Chills
- Abnormal dreams
- Dizziness
SIDE EFFECTS OF LAMIVUDINE
Common side effects of A Bec L
- Headache
- Fever
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Rash
- Hair loss
- Muscle disorders
- General discomfort
HOW ABACAVIR WORKS
HOW LAMIVUDINE WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver
Use of A Bec L 600mg/300mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.
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