abacavir(Ziagen, Epzicom (w/ 3TC), Triumeq)
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
Pronunciation
/əˈbækəvɪr/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- abacavir
- Brand names
- Ziagen, Epzicom (w/ 3TC), Triumeq
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- HLA-B*5701 testing MANDATORY before initiation.
- Carry warning card; stop and call provider if any HSR symptoms (fever, rash, GI, respiratory).
- NEVER rechallenge after suspected HSR - can be fatal.
- Take with or without food.
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Sources
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