Abacavir contraindications
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
Contraindications
- • ZIAGEN is contraindicated in patients with:previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to abacavir or any other component of the products.
- • NEVER restart ZIAGEN or any other abacavir-containing product following a hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir, regardless of HLA-B*5701 status.
- • Moderate or severe hepatic impairment [see Dosage and Administration].
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.