Precautions and Warnings With Abacavir

Who Should Not Take Abacavir?

You should not take abacavir if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Ziagen, abacavir sulfate, or any of the inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive components.
     
  • Have moderate or severe liver disease.
     

Abacavir Warnings and Precautions: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which abacavir should not be taken, as well as several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific abacavir warnings and precautions that may apply to you.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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