What do Abamune L
tablets do?
Abamune L (ABACAVIR
/ LAMIVUDINE) is an antiviral drug used for the treatment of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in combination with other medication. Abamune
L belongs to a class of anti-HIV medicines called nucleoside analog reverse
transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
Abamune L may help delay the symptoms of advanced HIV
infection. It will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS. Generic Abamune
L tablets are available.
What should my health
care professional know before I take Abamune L?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• Liver disease
• An unusual or allergic reaction to Abamune
L take ,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• breast-feeding
• Pregnancy or recent attempts to get pregnant
How should I take
this medicine?
Take Abamune
L tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Swallow tablets with a drink of water. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do
not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on
your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a
dose?
If you miss a dose,
take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only
that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What other medicines
can interact with Abamune L?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all
other medicines
you are taking, including nonprescription medicines,
nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or
health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or
alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs.
These may affect the way your medicine works.
Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of
your medicines.
What side effects
might I notice from taking Abamune L?
Some patients may
develop a severe allergic reaction to Abamune L.
You may be having this reaction if:
1) You get a skin rash, or
2) You get 1 (one) or more symptoms from each group:
• Fever
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
stomach pain
• sore throat, shortness of breath, cough
If you think you are having a reaction,
STOP taking Abamune
L medicine works and call your prescriber or health care professional right
away. Some of these side effects may occur and not lead to an allergic
reaction. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you have
any questions.
Other side effects
that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon
as possible:
• bone pain
• fever
• flu-like symptoms
• muscle aches
• numbness or tingling
• swelling of the face, hands,
or legs
• wheezing
Side effects that
usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health
care professional if they continue):
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• headache
• loss of appetite
• nausea,
vomiting
• trouble sleeping
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