What is ABACAVIR SULFATE used for?

ABACAVIR SULFATE (brand name Triumeq) is a Electrolyte / Mineral indicated for abacavir.

What are the most common side effects of ABACAVIR SULFATE?

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

Is ABACAVIR SULFATE the same as Triumeq?

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

ABACAVIR SULFATE

Q: How does ABACAVIR SULFATE work?

ABACAVIR SULFATE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action TRIUMEQ and TRIUMEQ PD are a fixed-dose combination of the HIV‑1 antiretroviral agents abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )]..

Electrolyte / Mineral

Brand names: Triumeq, Triumeq PD

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action TRIUMEQ and TRIUMEQ PD are a fixed-dose combination of the HIV‑1 antiretroviral agents abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )].

Indications

abacavir

Contraindications

• dolutegravir [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]
• dolutegravir
• or lamivudine. ( 4 ) • Coadministration with dofetilide. ( 4 ) • Moderate or severe hepatic impairment. ( 4
• 8.7 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hepatotoxicity has been reported in patients receiving a dolutegravir-containing regimen
3 ) • Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues
Abacavir Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions have occurred with abacavir-containing regimens
Patients who carry the HLA‑B*5701 allele are at a higher risk of abacavir hypersensitivity reactions; although, patients who do not carry the HLA‑B*5701 allele have developed hypersensitivity reactions

Known Side Effects

8 documented side effects by frequency

Anxiety

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

High Blood Pressure

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → ABACAVIR SULFATE openFDA label JSON → ABACAVIR SULFATE FAERS adverse-event reports → ABACAVIR SULFATE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of ABACAVIR SULFATE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral