Description
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Uses
Abacavir is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection along with other medications.
How it works
Abacavir belongs to a group of medicines called nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Abacavir works by blocking the function of reverse transcriptase, which inhibits replication of HIV thereby decreasing its level in the blood.
Common side effects
Joint or muscle pain, Tingling or numbness of the hands or feet, Sore throat, Shortness of breath, Nausea, Cough and occasionally inflammation of the eye, Lactic acidosis ., Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Low blood pressure, Hypersensitivity reaction such as fever and skin rash, Severe tiredness, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Swelling of the neck, Mouth ulcers, Headache
Uses
Lamivudine indicated as part of antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected adults and children and also used in the treatment of Hepatitis B virus infection.
How it works
Lamivudine belongs to a class of medication called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. It decreases the amount of virus (HIV and hepatitis) in the blood. It also increases the number of infection fighting cells in the body (CD4 cells). It does not cure HIV completely but reduces the chances of getting acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV related infections or cancer.
Common side effects
Runny nose; rash or hair loss; fever; insomnia ., Indigestion, Nausea, Diarrhea; cough, Dizzy or tired; rash, Joint pain, Itching; hair loss; headache, Stomach pain, Muscle pain or discomfort; vomiting, Feeling weak
