What is abacavir-lamivudine? Abacavir and lamivudine is an
antiviral medication. It is in a group of human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) medicines called reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
Abacavir and lamivudine helps keep the HIV virus from
reproducing in the body. Abacavir and lamivudine is used to
treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS). Abacavir and lamivudine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Abacavir and lamivudine may also be used for other purposes not
listed in this medication guide. You should not take abacavir
and lamivudine if you have liver disease. Do not take this
medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to abacavir.
Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to any
medicine that contains abacavir, such as Trizivir or Ziagen.
Once you have had an allergic reaction to abacavir and
lamivudine, you must never use it again. You may need a blood
test before you start taking abacavir and lamivudine for the
first time, or if you are restarting the medicat