Abacavir Sulfate (Ziagen)

Alternate Name: Ziagen

Description: Ziagen is an antiviral inhibitor prescribed for the treatment human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Abacavir is the generic version of Ziagen. The average Ziagen price is about $161 for a supply of 240 milliliters of 20 mg/mL oral solution. An easy way to reduce the Ziagen price is to use our free LowerMyRx discount card.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiretroviral Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 300 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol. Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk. This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious allergic reactions that may involve multiple organs, including the liver or kidneysLactic acidosisSevere liver problemsIncreased risk of heart attack Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor first. If you stop the medicine even briefly, the virus may become harder to treat. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. If you stop taking this medicine or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others. Do not reuse or share needles, or other items, that may have blood or body fluids on them.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how abacavir works. Tell your doctor if you are using methadone or riociguat., Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk., This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious allergic reactionLactic acidosisLiver problemsIncreased risk of heart attack, Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. Sometimes the immune system will start to fight infections that were hidden in your body, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health., Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor first. If you stop the medicine even briefly, the virus may become harder to treat., This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.