Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for EFAVIR 200MG CAP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for EFAVIR 200MG CAP
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Overview
EFAVIR 200MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.EFAVIR 200MG CAP is composed of: EFAVIRENZ (200.0 MG)
Efavirenz is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Efavirenz is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Efavirenz is for adults and children who are at least 3 months old and weigh at least 8 pounds. Efavirenz is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Usage
EFAVIRENZ is generally used to treat: AIDSFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 3yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
How Do I Take It?
EFAVIR 200MG CAP is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for EFAVIR 200MG CAP and its Constituents
Efavirenz must be given in combination with other antiviral medications and it should not be used alone. Your disease may become resistant to efavirenz if you do not take it in combination with other HIV medicines your doctor has prescribed. Take efavirenz on an empty stomach at bedtime. To make swallowing easier, you may open an efavirenz capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce, yogurt, or grape jelly. You may also mix the medicine with infant formula if you are giving the medicine to a baby. Swallow the mixture right away. Do not save it for later use. After taking efavirenz using the sprinkle method, do not eat for the next 2 hours. Efavirenz mixed with infant formula should be given to the baby right away. But do not feed the baby any more formula for at least 2 hours afterward. Efavirenz comes with instructions for mixing the capsule contents with soft food or infant formula. Follow these directions carefully. Do not crush, chew, or break an efavirenz tablet. Swallow it whole with liquid. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of efavirenz. Taking this medication will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people. Do not have unprotected sex or share razors or toothbrushes. Talk
Symptoms of Overdosage
EFAVIRENZ over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
EFAVIRENZ : Depression, Skin Rash, Body Itching, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Pain With Urination, Lower Back PainRare Side-Effects
EFAVIRENZ : Hives, Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Fever, Chills, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, VomitDisease Interactions
EFAVIRENZ can interfere with: Hyperlipidemia, Acute Liver Failure, Psychosis, Alcoholism, Depression, Seizure, Long QT SyndromeTechnical Classification
EFAVIRENZ is categorized as: NNRTIS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESAvailable Alternatives for EFAVIR 200MG CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
EFAVIR 200MG CAP | INR 804.89 for 30 CAPSULES | EFAVIRENZ 200.0 MG |
EFAVIR 200MG FC -TAB | INR 822.37 for 60 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 200 MG |
EFAVIR 200MG TAB | INR 822.37 for 60 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 200.0 MG |
EFCURE 200MG TAB | INR 729.5 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 200.0 MG |
EVIRENZ 200MG TAB | INR 288.9 for 10 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 200.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ATRIPLA TAB | INR for | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 300 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200 MG |
CYTOCOM E 150MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 108 for 3 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
DUOVIR-E KIT | INR 117.7 for 1 KIT | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150 MG |
EFAMAT 600MG TAB | INR 1939.87 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG |
EFAVIR 100MG CAP | INR 852.77 for 30 CAPSULES | EFAVIRENZ 100.0 MG |
EFAVIR 300MG TAB | INR 822.37 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 300.0 MG |
EFAVIR 600MG TAB | INR 1758.01 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG |
EFAVIR CAP | INR 852.77 for 30 CAPSULES | EFAVIRENZ 100 MG |
EFAVIRENZ | EFAVIRENZ | |
EFCURE 600MG TAB | INR 2382.6 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG |
EFFAHOPE 600MG TAB | INR 1922.42 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG |
EFFERVEN 600MG TAB | INR 2356.43 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG |
EFFODAY 300MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 3300 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
EMDUO E 40MG/150MG/600MG KIT | INR 98.6 for 3 KIT | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG |
EVIRENZ 600MG TAB | INR 2232.68 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG |
FORSTAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 2380.95 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
FORSTAVIR EM TAB | INR 1272.9 for 30 TABLETS | EMTRICITABINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG, EFAVIRENZ |
ODIVIR 300MG/250MG/600MG KIT | INR 107 for 3 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, DIDANOSINE 250.0 MG |
ODIVIR 300MG/400MG/600MG KIT | INR 125.19 for 3 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, DIDANOSINE 400.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG |
TEEVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 4000 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TELURA TAB | INR 3300 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG |
TENOLAM E TAB | INR 3000 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
TOFODAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 4330.67 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
TRIODAY 300MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 2888.86 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG |
TRIODAY TAB | INR 3200 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 300 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300 MG |
TRUSTIVA 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 3800 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
VIRADAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 3900 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
VIRADAY TAB | INR 3900 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL 300 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200 MG |
VIRANZ 600MG CAP | INR 1922.5 for 30 CAPSULES | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG |
VIROCOMB E 150MG/300MG/600MG KIT | INR 118.2 for 3 KIT | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG |
VIROLIS E 30MG/150MG/600MG TAB | INR 99.95 for 3 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG |
VIROTRENZ 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 3714.36 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |
VONADAY TAB | INR 2888 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR 300 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300 MG |
VONAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TAB | INR 3900 for 30 TABLETS | EFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG |