A-Bec Tablet (Abacavir (300mg)
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | india |
|---|---|
| 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 (300mg) |
INTRODUCTION
A-Bec Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It helps to control HIV infection so your immune system can work better.
It 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
- HIV infection
BENEFITS OF A-BEC TABLET
In HIV infection
$nam works by preventing 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. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.
It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take A-Bec Tablet 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
Common side effects
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Otitis media (infection of ear)
- Nasal infection
- Throat infection
- Skin rash
- Fever
- Chills
- Abnormal dreams
- Dizziness
HOW TO USE A-BEC TABLET
HOW A-BEC TABLET WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Driving
Kidney
Talk to your doctor in case you have serious kidney disease.
Liver
Use of A-Bec Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.
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