Antiretroviral, HIV nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Indications
HIV infection, in combination with other antiretrovirals
Forms and strengths
Fixed-dose combinations with lamivudine (3TC):
120 mg abacavir/60 mg lamivudine breakable and dispersible tablet
600mg abacavir/300 mg lamivudine tablet
Dosage
The daily dose can be administered once daily or in 2 divided doses.
Child 1 month and over and adult:
Weight
Daily dose
ABC/3TC
120/60 mg tablet
600/300 mg tablet
3 to < 6 kg
120/60 mg
½ tab x 2 or 1 tab x 1
–
6 to < 10 kg
180/90 mg
½ tab morning and 1 tab evening or 1 ½ tab x 1
–
10 to < 14 kg
240/120 mg
1 tab x 2
or 2 tab x 1
–
14 to < 20 kg
300/150 mg
1 tab morning and 1 ½ tab evening or 2 ½ tab x 1
–
20 to < 25 kg
360/180 mg
1 ½ tab x 2
or 3 tab x 1
–
≥ 25 kg
600/300 mg
–
1 tab x 1
Duration
Depending on the efficacy and tolerance of abacavir.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
Do not administer to patients with severe hepatic impairment or history of hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir that led to discontinuation of treatment.
Administer with caution to patients with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia (might increase the risk of coronary disease).