Abacavir (Ziagen)

From Mark Cichocki, R.N., former About.com Guide

Updated January 21, 2007

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Definition:
A nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) approved by the FDA in 1998 for use in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV infection.

Abacavir Fact Sheet
NRTI Fact Sheets

Also Known As:
Ziagen

HIV/AIDS - Letter Z

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