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What is ABACAVIR AND LAMIVUDINE used for?

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ABACAVIR AND LAMIVUDINE (brand name Abacavir and Lamivudine) is a Other indicated for 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Abacavir and lamivudine tablet, a combination of abacavir and lamivudine, both nucleoside analogue HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

Question 2

How does ABACAVIR AND LAMIVUDINE work?

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ABACAVIR AND LAMIVUDINE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Abacavir and lamivudine tablet is an antiretroviral agent with activity against HIV-1 [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )]. Mechanism of Action Abacavir: Abacavir is a carbocyclic synthetic nucleoside analogue. Abacavir is converted by cellular enzymes to the active metabolite, carbovir triphosphate (CBV-TP), an analogue of deoxyguanosine-5'-triphosphate (dGTP). CBV-TP inhibits the activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) both by competing with the natural substrate dGTP and by its incorporation into viral DNA. Lamivudine: Lamivudine is a synthetic nucleoside analogue. Intracellularly lamivudine is phosphorylated to its active 5'-triphosphate metabolite, lamivudine triphosphate (3TC-TP). The principal mode of action of 3TC-TP is inhibition of RT via DNA chain termination after incorporation of the nucleotide analogue..

Question 3

What are the most common side effects of ABACAVIR AND LAMIVUDINE?

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Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for ABACAVIR AND LAMIVUDINE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Question 4

Is ABACAVIR AND LAMIVUDINE the same as Abacavir and Lamivudine?

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Abacavir and Lamivudine is a brand name for ABACAVIR AND LAMIVUDINE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

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