Ziagen is used, in combination with other medicines, in the treatment of the infection caused 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.
Antiretrovirals Raise Birth Defect Risk - Medical News Today
Antiretrovirals Raise Birth Defect RiskMedical News TodayThe findings of the new study identified 26 incidents of cleft lip and palate related to seven antiviral drugs, namely efavirenz, lamivudine, nelfinavir, and the combination of abacavir/sulfate/laminudine/zidovudine.
Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link - Everyday Health
MD NewsStudy Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect LinkEveryday HealthThose drugs included lamivudine (Epivir); efavirenz (known as EFV); nelfinavir (Viracept); and the combination of abacavir (Ziagen), sulfate, lamivudine and zidovudine (Retrovir).
Generic competitor to GSK AIDS drug Epzicom gets tentative FDA approval - MedCity News
Generic competitor to GSK AIDS drug Epzicom gets tentative FDA approvalMedCity NewsThe drug combines antiretroviral drugs abacavir and lamivudine in one pill.
Viread Causes Greater Loss Of Kidney Function Than Ziagen In Low-Weight People ... - The AIDS Beacon
Viread Causes Greater Loss Of Kidney Function Than Ziagen In Low-Weight People .
Antiretroviral drugs guard against HIV but may lead to birth defects - Dentistry IQ
Antiretroviral drugs guard against HIV but may lead to birth defectsDentistry IQIn this study, 26 events of cleft lip and palate were found in relation to seven antiviral drugs, including efavirenz, lamivudine, nelfinavir, and the combination of abacavir/sulfate/laminudine/zidovudine.