Abacavir and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 3 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with abacavir.
Alcohol (Ethanol) abacavir
Minor Drug Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
abacavir - cardiovascular disease
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.
References
- "Product Information. Ziagen (abacavir)." Glaxo Wellcome (2001):
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
abacavir - cardiovascular disease
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.
References
- "Product Information. Ziagen (abacavir)." Glaxo Wellcome (2001):
Abacavir drug interactions
There are 44 drug interactions with abacavir.
Abacavir disease interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with abacavir which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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