A Bec L 600 mg / 300 mg Tablet

Manufacturer: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition : Abacavir(600mg), Lamivudine(300mg)

Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

A Bec L 600mg/300mg 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.

Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

A Bec L 600mg/300mg Tablet is a combination of two antiretrovirals. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

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Side Effects

1.Diarrhoea 2.Vomiting 3.Nausea 4.Abdominal pain 5.Headache 6.Tinnitus 7.Rash 8.Pruritus 9.Haemorrhage 10.Neutropenia (rare) 11.Thrombocytopenia (are)

Contra Indications

1.Hypersensitivity to Cefuroxime or other cephalosporins 2.Along with other nephrotoxic drugs 3.Along with oral anticoagulants 4.Pseudo membranous colitis

Special Precautions While Taking

Contraindicated

Pregnancy Related Information

Not recommended

Product And Alcohol Interaction

Consuming alcohol while taking CS II Injection (20ml) may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Not recommended

Children Related Information

Lactation: Contraindicated. Since Aceclofenac and Serratiopeptidase contraindicated in lactation, the combination cannot be used in lactation

Indications

In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.

Interactions

A Bec L 600 mg/300 mg Tablet is prescribed for: Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Typical Dosage

Oral: Starts with 10mg once daily; Increased if required based on patients response. Maximum dose: 80mg

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature below 30 degree C. Protect from moisture and light.

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of A Bec L 600mg/300mg 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

Effects Of Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Abec-L Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of this medicine.

Expert Advice

A Bec L 600mg/300mg 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.

How To Use

A Bec L 600mg/300mg 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.

FAQs

Q. Is Abacavir safe?

Abacavir is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. How does Abacavir work?

Abacavir works by blocking the function of an enzyme, called reverse transcriptase, which is responsible for the HIV replication process. This helps to reduce the level of HIV in the blood.

Q. What is Abacavir? What is it used for?

Abacavir belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which if not controlled can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Effective control of HIV can also improve the working of the immune system.

Q. Is Abacavir effective?

Abacavir is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Abacavir too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. What is Abacavir hypersensitivity reaction?

The use of Abacavir may cause a serious or life-threatening allergic or hypersensitivity reaction. In this, one may experience fever, skin rash, nausea, vomit, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, severe tiredness and headache. Other symptoms of hypersensitivity may include joint or muscle pain, swelling of the neck, shortness of breath, sore throat, cough and occasionally inflammation of the eye (conjunctivitis), mouth ulcers, low blood pressure, tingling or numbness of the hands or feet. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms and stop taking Abacavir immediately.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Abacavir?

If you forget a dose of Abacavir, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.