Abacavir - a-BAK-a-veer is using, in combination with other medication, in the treat of the infection causing by the human immunodeficiency virus - HIV. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome - AIDS.
Abacavir will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Abacavir will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this drug may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA