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ABACAVIR SULFATE TB 300MG 60
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31722-0557-60 | CAMBER PHARMACEUTICALS | 60 | 300MG | TABLET |
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Generic Name
ABACAVIR
Substance Name
ABACAVIR SULFATE
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Application Number
ANDA091560
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Abacavir sulfate, USP is a synthetic carbocyclic nucleoside analogue with inhibitory activity against HIV-1. The chemical name of abacavir sulfate, USP is (1S,4R)-4-[2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-2-cyclopentene-1-methanol sulfate (salt) (2:1). Abacavir sulfate, USP is the enantiomer with 1S, 4R absolute configuration on the cyclopentene ring. It has a molecular formula of (C14H18N6O)2•H2SO4 and a molecular weight of 670.74 daltons. It has the following structural formula: Abacavir sulfate, USP is a white to off-white powder. Soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol. It has an octanol per water (pH 3.3) partition coefficient (log P ) of approximately 1 by UV-spectrometry at 25°C. Abacavir tablets, USP are for oral administration. Each tablet contains abacavir sulfate, USP equivalent to 300 mg of abacavir as active ingredient and the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. The tablets are coated with opadry yellow which contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, triacetin, iron oxide yellow, polysorbate 80. In vivo, abacavir sulfate, USP dissociates to its free base, abacavir. All dosages for abacavir sulfate, USP are expressed in terms of abacavir. abacavirstructure1
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Abacavir tablets, USP containing abacavir sulfate, USP equivalent to 300 mg abacavir are yellow colored, biconvex, capsule shaped, film coated tablets debossed with 'H' on one side and '139' on other side separating 13 & 9 with score line. They are packaged as follows: Bottles of 60 tablets (NDC 31722-557-60) Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Abacavir tablets, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, are indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. Abacavir tablet, a nucleoside analogue human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) reverse transcriptase inhibitor, is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Before initiating abacavir, screen for the HLA-B*5701 allele. ( 2.1 ) • Adults: 600 mg daily, administered as either 300 mg twice daily or 600 mg once daily. ( 2.2 ) • Pediatric Patients Aged 3 Months and Older: Administered either once or twice daily. Dose should be calculated on body weight (kg) and should not exceed 600 mg daily. ( 2.3 ) • Patients with Hepatic Impairment: Mild hepatic impairment – 200 mg twice daily. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Screening for HLA-B*5701 Allele Prior to Starting Abacavir Screen for the HLA-B*5701 allele prior to initiating therapy with abacavir [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Adult Patients The recommended dosage of abacavir tablets for adults is 600 mg daily, administered orally as either 300 mg twice daily or 600 mg once daily, in combination with other antiretroviral agents. 2.3 Recommended Dosage for Pediatric Patients The recommended dosage of abacavir tablets in HIV-1-infected pediatric patients aged 3 months and older is 8 mg per kg orally twice daily or 16 mg per kg orally once-daily (up to a maximum of 600 mg daily) in combination with other antiretroviral agents. Abacavir tablet is also available as a scored tablet for HIV-1-infected pediatric patients weighing greater than or equal to 14 kg for whom a solid dosage form is appropriate. Before prescribing abacavir tablets, children should be assessed for the ability to swallow tablets. If a child is unable to reliably swallow abacavir tablets, the oral solution formulation should be prescribed. The recommended oral dosage of abacavir tablets for HIV-1-infected pediatric patients is presented in Table 1. Table 1. Dosing Recommendations for Abacavir Scored Tablets in Pediatric Patients Weight (kg) Once-Daily Dosing Regimen a Twice-daily Dosing Regimen AM Dose PM Dose Total Daily Dose 14 to <20 1 tablet (300 mg) ½ tablet (150 mg) ½ tablet (150 mg) 300 mg ≥20 to <25 1½ tablets (450 mg) ½ tablet (150 mg) 1 tablet (300 mg) 450 mg ≥25 2 tablets (600 mg) 1 tablet (300 mg) 1 tablet (300 mg) 600 mg a Data regarding the efficacy of once-daily dosing is limited to subjects who transitioned from twice-daily dosing to once-daily dosing after 36 weeks of treatment [see clinical studies (14.2)] 2.4 Recommended Dosage for Patients with Hepatic Impairment The recommended dose of abacavir tablet in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A) is 200 mg twice daily. To enable dose reduction, abacavir oral solution (10 mL twice daily) should be used for the treatment of these patients. The safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetic properties of abacavir have not been established in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment; therefore, abacavir tablet is contraindicated in these patients.