Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
From the official U.S. FDA label for abacavir sulfate, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Abacavir tablets, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, are indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. Abacavir tablets, a nucleoside analogue human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) reverse transcriptase inhibitor, are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. ( 1 )
The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Immune reconstitution syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Myocardial infarction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . The most commonly reported adverse reactions of at least moderate intensity (incidence greater than or equal to 10%) in adult HIV-1 clinical trials were nausea, headache, malaise and fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and dreams/sleep disorders. …
Abacavir tablets are contraindicated in patients: who have the HLA-B*5701 allele [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . with prior hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. with moderate or severe hepatic impairment [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ] . Presence of HLA-B*5701 allele. ( 4 ) Prior hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir. ( 4 ) Moderate or severe hepatic impairment. ( 4 )
Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues. ( 5.2 ) Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions have occurred with abacavir. These hypersensitivity reactions have included multi-organ failure and anaphylaxis and typically occurred within the first 6 weeks of treatment with abacavir (median time to onset was 9 days); although abacavir hypersensitivity reactions have occurred any time during treatment [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . …
8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to abacavir during pregnancy. Healthcare Providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263. …
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Abacavir Tablets_ contains Abacavir Sulfate (300 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Abacavir Tablets_ is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-3826, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.
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Abacavir tablets, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, are indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. Abacavir tablets, a nucleoside analogue human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) reverse transcriptase inhibitor, are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. ( 1 ) (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for abacavir sulfate. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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