Kivexa

Kivexa is a combination antiviral medication containing abacavir and lamivudine used to treat HIV infection. It helps reduce the viral load in the blood, improving immune function and slowing disease progression.

Benefits

• Simplifies HIV treatment by combining two medications in one pill.
• Reduces viral replication and boosts immune function.
• It can be used as part of combination antiretroviral therapy.

Dosage

• One tablet (600 mg abacavir/300 mg lamivudine) once daily.
• Taken with or without food.

Warnings and Precautions

• Patients must be screened for the HLA-B*5701 gene before use due to a risk of severe allergic reactions.
• It may increase the risk of heart disease.
• Not suitable for patients with liver disease.

Usage Instructions

• Take daily at the same time each day to maintain steady drug levels.
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is near the next scheduled dose.

Storage Information

• Store at room temperature away from direct light and moisture.

Common Side Effects

• Nausea, fatigue, headache, and rash.
• Severe allergic reactions require immediate medical attention.