Abacavir : How to Use

Abacavir - Systemic

Brand Names

Ziagen Abacavir *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor. Do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered.

Dosage

The dose of abacavir will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of abacavir If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - oral solution or tablets:
- For HIV infection:
  - Adults and adolescents 16 years of age and older 300 milligrams - mg two times a day.
  - Children 3 months to 16 years of age Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 8 mg per kilogram - kg - 3.6 mg per pound of body weight two times a day.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Keep the oral solution from freezing.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.