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How to Take Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Feb 07, 2023

It comes as a tablet abacavir 600 mg (as sulfate)/lamivudine 300 mg) to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended oral dose is one tablet daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine

Abacavir Sulfate and lamivudine is a fixed-dose combination of antiviral drugs used to treat AIDS/HIV infection, particularly in children.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Abacavir Sulfate and Lamivudine

International :

Epzicom

Last Updated on Feb 07, 2023

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