Abacavir (ABC, Ziagen); Antiretroviral,
Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor; Soln: 20 mg/mL [240 mL]
Tab: 300 mg; >3 months-15 yrs: 8 mg/kg/day PO bid (max 600 mg/day)
>16 yrs: 300 mg PO bid
Always use in combination with other
antiretroviral agents. Fatal hypersensitivity reactions may occur; discontinue therapy immediately if reaction
occurs.
Symptoms may include skin rash, edema, lethargy,
malaise, GI distress. May take with or without food.