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Ziagen
Ziagen is used for: Treating HIV infection with other medications.
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Ziagen
Abacavir is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. Abacavir is used to treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Abacavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Abacavir may also be used for other purposes...
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Ziagen
ZIAGEN is the brand name for abacavir sulfate, a synthetic carbocyclic nucleoside analogue with inhibitory activity against HIV-1. The chemical name of abacavir sulfate is (1S,cis)-4-[2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-2-cyclope- ntene-1-methanol- sulfate (salt) (2:1). Abacavir sulfate is...
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Ziagen
Ziagen helps to halt the inroads of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Without treatment, HIV gradually undermines the body's immune system, encouraging other infections to take hold until the body succumbs to full-blown acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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See also: HIV Infection, Nonoccupational Exposure

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