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Ziagen (Abacavir Tablets) and Cardiovascular disease

Result of checking the interaction of drug Ziagen (Abacavir Tablets) and disease Cardiovascular disease for safety when used together.

Check result:

Ziagen (Abacavir Tablets) <> Cardiovascular disease

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Some clinical trials have reported increased risk of myocardial infarction in patients treated with abacavir. Although some of the findings are inconclusive, as a precaution, the underlying risk of coronary heart disease should be assessed before therapy, and action should be taken to minimize all modifiable risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, smoking, etc.

Ziagen (Abacavir Tablets)

Generic Name: abacavir

Brand Name: Ziagen

Synonyms: Ziagen

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