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.