Abalam Tablet
Brand Name | Abalam Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg) |
Strength | 600mg + 300mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 30 Tablet(s) in Bottle |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
HIV |
SubCategory |
HIV |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Hetero Healthcare Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Hetero Healthcare Ltd, S.no: 80-84, Melange towers, PatrikaNagar,Madhapur,Hyderabad. Telangana-500081. |
You Save : Rs.457.25 Inclusive of all taxes
- if you are allergic to Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet
- if you have kidney impairment – if creatinine clearance <50ml/min
- if you have hepatic impairment – like Child Purge disease
- if you have HLA-B5701 allele that causes severe hypersensitivity to abacavir thus screening is advised.
- if you are breastfeeding or pregnant
- if <18 years of age
- if you are diabetic
- if you have anemia or neutropenia
- if you have a bleeding disorder like haemophilia
- if you have a lipid disorder like hyperlipidemia
- if you have heart diseases like MI
- Lactic acidosis
- Changes in lipid and glucose metabolism
- Accumulation or Redistribution of body fat or immune reconstitution syndrome.
- Bone marrow disorders – anemia, eosinopenia
- Heart diseases or disorders – MI
- Any sign of infection – fever or lymph node enlargement
- Musculoskeletal problems - Osteonecrosis that causes joint stiffness and pain in larger joints like shoulder, hip, and knee
- Skin reactions - It can be mild to severe like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
- Liver disorders – used with caution in severe liver diseases. Consult a physician before use
- Kidney disorders – used with caution in severe kidney diseases. Consult a physician before use
- Cardiac disorders – used with caution in heart failure and stroke. Consult a physician before use
- Respiratory disorders – used with caution in respiratory distress. Consult a physician before use
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Medical Description of Abalam Tablet
Abalam tablet contains Abacavir 600mg and Lamivudine 300mg. Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 infection. Abalam tablet is a nucleoside analogue. Abalam tablet works by acting on reverse transcriptase which is required for HIV active particles multiplication process thus reduces viral load of HIV in your body. Abalam tablet is used in combination with other antiviral HIV medications.
Abalam Tablet Uses
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is used who are infected by HIV-1. Abalam tablet is cautiously used in hepatic disorders and pregnant or lactating women.
Abalam Tablet Benefits
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet helps control HIV infection. Abalam tablet helps to decrease the amount of HIV virus in your body thus your immunity works better by reducing your chance of getting HIV complications like co-infections and other cancers. Abalam tablet is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Abalam tablet is not a cure for HIV infection, it improves immunity that results in longevity of life; thus, precautions are necessary while sexual intercourse, surgery etc.
Abalam Tablet Indication
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is indicated in the treatment of HIV infection that causes AIDS in humans. Abalam tablet is used to boost the immunity of the affected hosts by reducing the viral load of the infected cells.
Mechanism of action of Abalam Tablet
Abalam tablet contains Abacavir 600mg and lamivudine 300mg. Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is a selective inhibitor of HIV – 1. Abalam tablet are metabolized to their active forms and these active forms incorporate themselves into DNA of HIV molecule thus prevents transcription of HIV molecule resulting in the formation of inactive virions.
How Abalam Tablet works
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. The active component of Abalam tablet incorporates with DNA of HIV molecular structure thus further process of multiplication is inhibited. This decreases the rate of infection spread and controls the multiplication of viral load.
Abalam Tablet Contraindication
Absolute contraindications:
Relative contraindication:
Abalam Tablet Side Effects
Common side effects that occur 1:10 patients: hypersensitivity (fever, cough, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and skin rash), alopecia, hyperlactataemia, arthralgia
Rare side effects that occur 1:1,000 patients: pancreatitis, cardiomyopathy, convulsions, rhabdomyolysis, neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, raise in AST and ALT levelsVery rare side effects that occur 1:10,000 patients: erythema multiform, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, lactic acidosis, pure red cell aplasia, paresthesia,
FAQs for Abalam Tablet
Is Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet safe during pregnancy?
This medication is not recommended in pregnancy unless pros outweigh the cons. Consult your physician.
Can Abalam tablet be taken while breastfeeding?
There is no specific study to detail this. But in general HIV virions can pass via breastfeeding thus it is suspected that antivirals can also pass via breastfeeding. Thus, consult your physician.
Can Abalam tablet be taken while alcohol consumption?
The interaction is unknown but this medication causes dizziness. Thus, consult your physician.
Can I take a drive or operate heavy machineries while on Abalam tablet?
This medication causes dizziness and instability thus caution is used while driving or operating machineries.
Can Abalam tablet be taken as a single dose?
Abalam tablet is a combination medicine thus in adults can be used as once a day or twice a day dose as prescribed by the physician.
Precautions and general warning of Abalam Tablet
Alcohol
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet generally causes lethargy thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol. For further queries, consult your physician.
Driving or operating machinery
It is preferred to drive or operate heavy machinery with caution as Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet causes lathargy. For further queries, consult your physician.
Pregnancy
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is cautiously used during pregnancy as it may cause some side effects on the fetus. Thus, consult your physician.
Breast Feeding
The use of Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet during breastfeeding is not recommended as evidence shows less amount of the medication passes via breastfeeding to the baby that may cause adverse effects in newborn.
Kidney Problem
Inform your physician if you have hepatitis B or C or fatty liver or Childs Pugh disease. Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet may cause hepatomegaly with steatosis.
Liver Disease
If the renal creatine clearance is <50ml/min caution is required thus inform physician
How to Take Abalam Tablet
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is taken orally with or without food.
Abalam tablet should be taken at a specific time
Don’t chew or break the tablet.
Swallow Abalam tablet as a whole.
After therapy has been initiated, do not take more or less of Abalamthan prescribed or stop taking it without your physicians’ approval. Skipping or changing Abalam tablet dose without approval would increase the viral load making the infection more difficult to treat, or worsen side effects. For further queries consult your physician.
Use of Abalam Tablet in Adult
The recommended dose is Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet once per day.
Use of Abalam Tablet in children
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is not used in ages <18.
Use of Abalam Tablet in Elderly Patients
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet has only been used in few patients 65 years or older. Dosage and usage are similar to adults. Discuss with your physician before usage.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
If you have any allergy/ hypersensitivity
If you have a liver problem
If you have any kidney diseases
If you have hypertension or any heart problem
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
General instructions
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is taken at a specific time regularly with food. If Abalam tablet is taken without food the efficiency of medicine is reduced significantly, thus it is ill-advised.
Drug Interaction of Abalam Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Risk of cytopenia increased– Ganciclovir
serum level is Increased – fluconazole, flucytosine, amphotericin B, Aceclofenac
serum level is Decreased - Hydrochlorothiazide , Isosorbide
Efficacy is decreased by - methadone
Metabolism is increased - phenytoin
Drug-Food Interaction
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet can be safely taken with any type of food, if doubts arise kindly refer to your physician. Abalam tablet generally causes dizziness and instability thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Over Dose
Symptoms of overdose is not well documented thus in case of an overdose contact your doctor immediately.
Missed Dose
You can take the missed dosage if you notice within 12 hours if you take them once a day. If it is more than 12 hours, then skip the dosage and take the next doses as usual. Always take with other antivirals and food Don’t take a double dose for a forgotten dose.
Storage and Disposal
Store them at <30°C
Keep the medication out of children’s reach
Keep the medication away from pets
Once expired dispose immediately
Fast Tag
Abalam (Abacavir (600mg) + Lamivudine (300mg)) tablet is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Abalam tablet is used to control and treat HIV infection with other antivirals
Do not use this medication while pregnant and lactation period.
Don’t use this medication with liver disease, kidney disease.
This medication doesn’t stop the spread of HIV infection from person to person thus use caution and precaution while sexual contact, needle injury etc.
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