Efavirenz

Efavirenz is an antiretroviral medication, used for HIV prevention and treatment. Efavirenz belongs to non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) class of drugs. Efavirenz is prescribed to adults and children that are at least 3 months old.

Tell your doctor before he subscribes you this medicine:

• If you have any known allergies
• If you are allergic to Efavirenz or if you have any other known allergies
• Have a heart condition
• If you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant
• Have a history of seizures
• Have a prescription for boceprevir or carbamazepine
• If you have used or are using street drugs
• If you consume a lot of alcohol
• If you have had liver problems, especially hepatitis B

Common side effects of this medicine include rash, nausea, headache, feeling tired, and trouble sleeping. Other side effects include fatigue, headache, vomiting, and anorexia, dizziness and lack of concentration. In case you notice any serious effects after consuming this medicine such as depression, blood in the urine, difficult or painful urination, pain in the lower back or side, thoughts of suicide, liver problems or seizures, then seek immediate medical attention.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

• Hiv Infection

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

• Rash

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Decrease In Granulocyte Count

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Sleepiness

• Vomiting

• Allergic Reaction

• Nausea

• Abnormal Dreams

• Fatigue

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Anxiety

• Fever

• Itching

• Difficulty In Paying Attention

• Increased Triglycerides Levels In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking Efavirenz with alcohol may cause liver problems.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Efavir 200mg capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Efavir 200mg capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Should avoid potentially hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Efavirenz as ingredient

• Trioday 300 Mg/300 Mg/600 Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Forstavir 200 Mg/300 Mg/600 Mg Tablet

  Veritaz Healthcare Ltd

• Viraday Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Tenolam E Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Virotrenz 200 Mg/300 Mg/600 Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Virolis E 30 Mg/150 Mg/600 Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Dinmek Tablet

  MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Efavir 200Mg Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Efamat 600Mg Tablet

  Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Duovir E Kit

  Cipla Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication works by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme, which is responsible for the transcription of viral RNA into DNA.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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  Peptiran 75Mg/5Ml Syrup

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  Onabet Powder

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