Auro-Abacavir/Lamivudine 600/300 600/300 mg TABLETS

Auro-Abacavir/Lamivudine 600/300 600/300 mg TABLETS

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 02 October 2023


Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Treatment of HIV in adults and adolescents from 12 years.

Dosage (summary)

One tablet once daily.

Special Populations

  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Trimethoprim increases lamivudine exposure
  • Methadone may require dose adjustment

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to abacavir or lamivudine
  • Moderate to severe hepatic impairment
  • Weight < 40 kg
  • Children < 12 years

Common side effects

  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fatigue
  • Rash

Counselling Points

  • Inform about hypersensitivity risks
  • Do not restart after hypersensitivity
  • Regular monitoring of liver function

Serious warnings

  • Risk of fatal hypersensitivity reactions
  • Lactic acidosis
  • Pancreatitis
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