Abacavir
- Generic Name
- Abacavir
- Brand Names
- Epzicom, Kivexa, Triumeq, Trizivir, Ziagen
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C14H18N6O
- CAS Number
- 136470-78-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- WR2TIP26VS
- Background
Abacavir (ABC) is a powerful nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used to treat HIV and AIDS. Chemically, it is a synthetic carbocyclic nucleoside and is the enantiomer with 1S, 4R absolute configuration on the cyclopentene ring. In vivo, abacavir sulfate dissociates to its free base, abacavir.
- Indication
Abacavir is indicated in combination with other anti-retroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. It is available in a combination product alongside dolutegravir and lamivudine for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with HIV-1 who weigh ≥10 kg.
- Associated Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection
- Associated Therapies
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