Abamune Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It helps to control HIV infection so your immune system can work better.

Abamune Tablet is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and rash. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.

USES OF ABAMUNE TABLET

• Treatment of HIV infection
• Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

BENEFITS OF ABAMUNE TABLET

• In Treatment of HIV infection

Abamune Tablet decreases the amount of HIV in the body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This ensures a long and healthy life. This drug is usually given in combination with other medicines. Avoid skipping doses and follow the doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefits.
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SIDE EFFECTS OF ABAMUNE TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Abamune

• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Abnormal dreams
• Diarrhea
• Decreased appetite
• Rash
• Lethargy
• Sleep disorder
• Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) infections
• Dizziness
• Muscle pain
• Hypersensitivity
• Altered liver function test
• Severe side effects of Abamune
• Heart attack
• Immune reconstitution syndrome
• Redistribution/accumulation of body fat

HOW TO USE ABAMUNE TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abamune Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW ABAMUNE TABLET WORKS

Abamune Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

SAFETY ADVICE

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   Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Abamune Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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   Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abamune Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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   Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abamune Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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   Driving
SAFE
Abamune Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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   Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abamune Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Abamune Tablet is recommended.
Talk to your doctor in case you have serious kidney disease.

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   Liver
CAUTION
Abamune Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abamune Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Abamune Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

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  CHILDREN CAUTION
UNSAFE
Abamune Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years.

  Abamune Tablet Habit Forming :  NO

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WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ABAMUNE TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Abamune Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
• Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
• Abamune Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
• You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don’t share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
• During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.