Abamune Tablet (Abacavir)

In Treatment of HIV infection

 

Abamune Tablet decreases the amount of HIV in the body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This ensures a long and healthy life. This drug is usually given in combination with other medicines. Avoid skipping doses and follow the doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefits.

 

In Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

 

Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a serious liver infection that has been there for at least 6 months and is still not cured. Abamune Tablet helps treat this infection effectively. It lowers the chances of complications, such as new infections, and improves one’s quality of life. If this infection is not treated, it can lead to severe liver damage, which can cause other life-threatening problems, such as liver failure, or may also be fatal.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

 

Common side effects of Abamune

 

• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Abnormal dreams
• Diarrhea
• Decreased appetite
• Rash
• Lethargy
• Sleep disorder
• Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) infections
• Dizziness
• Muscle pain
• Hypersensitivity
• Altered liver function test

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abamune Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Abamune Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.