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Abacavir (aka Ziagen; GlaxoSmithKline)

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The use of d4T in first-line treatment has been phased out in the developed world owing to toxicity, but in developing countries fixed-dose combinations containing d4T are still widely used owing to the drug's low cost compared with tenofovir or abacavir.

Reduced dose of d4T still effective

In addition, the Dutch also halted a batch of generic drug ARV Abacavir, which was on transit from India to Nigeria, she noted, adding that "this seems to be a generalised problem and not an isolated case.

NGOs concerned over Dutch medicine seizures

Abacavir has been linked to hypersensitivity reactions within 6 weeks of treatment initiation, including rare cases of hepatic failure [30].

Elevated liver enzymes in HIV monoinfected patients on HIV therapy: ...

FDA continues to evaluate the overall risks and benefits of abacavir and didanosine.

Ziagen, Videx under safety review by FDA and EMEA

In the 754 patients who had heart attacks, 192 had recently taken Ziagen, also known as abacavir, and 124 had recently taken Videx, also known as didanosine.

2 AIDS drugs tied to heart risk; 5-year study; Experts do not advise ...

In the 754 patients who had heart attacks, 192 had recently taken Ziagen, also known as abacavir, and 124 had recently taken Videx, also known as didanosine.

Study: AIDS drug lifts heart attack risk

A study in Australia showed that a genetic test was very effective in predicting which patient would react badly to abacavir (Ziagen) [1,2].

Genetic testing may avoid abacavir hypersensitivity reaction

Cipla (India), Ranbaxy (India), Strides Arcolab (India) and Aspen Pharmacare (South Africa)- relying on supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients from Matrix Laboratories (India)-will offer the ARV efavirenz for $240 per patient per year, and Cipla will offer the ARV abacavir for $447.

Clinton fund works out HIV/AIDS deal