Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ziagen Tablet
Ziagen Tablet
| Generic name | abacavir (as abacavir sulfate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI); antiretroviral agent |
| Forms | Tablet (300 mg abacavir), Oral solution (20 mg/mL abacavir) |
Ziagen is a prescription antiviral medicine that contains abacavir. It is used along with other HIV medicines to treat HIV infection in adults and children. It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, but it helps control the virus in your body.
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