Agents Used in Antiretroviral Therapy

  • Authors: Philip Grant, MD (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 10/1/18 (What's New)

Summary

  • Abacavir is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for treatment of HIV infection
  • It can be administered to both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients[FDA Abacavir]
  • Abacavir is administered orally at a dose of 300 mg twice daily or 600 mg once daily

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    Keywords: Cardiovascular Disease, Hematologic Complications, Initial Antiretroviral Therapy, Mitochondrial Disorders, Neurologic Complications, Special Populations, Treatment Complications, Viral Hepatitis Coinfection

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