VIRADAY TAB

Overview

VIRADAY TAB is a Schedule H drug.

VIRADAY TAB is composed of: EFAVIRENZ (600 MG), TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (300 MG), EMTRICITABINE (200 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.


Emtricitabine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Emtricitabine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Emtricitabine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Usage

EFAVIRENZ is generally used to treat: AIDS


EMTRICITABINE is generally used to treat: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

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?

VIRADAY TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for VIRADAY TAB 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 with your doctor about safe ways to prevent HIV transmission during sex. Sharing drug or medicine needles is never safe, even for a healthy person.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hepatitis B, kidney disease, lactic acidosis, liver disease, obesity, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. It does not stop the spread of HIV to others; avoid sexual contacts, sharing of needles, or injection supplies. Monitor liver and kidney function regularly while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

EFAVIRENZ over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

EFAVIRENZ : Depression, Skin Rash, Body Itching, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Pain With Urination, Lower Back Pain
EMTRICITABINE : Goiter, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Paralysis, Head Headache, Difficulty Sleeping, Black Colored Skin, Weight Loss (unintentional), Difficulty Breathing, Slurred Speech, Cough, Nervousness, Fever, Chills, Restless Or Irritability

Rare 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, Vomit
EMTRICITABINE : Lactic Acidosis, Skin Rash, Mood Swings, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Drowsiness, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

EMTRICITABINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

EFAVIRENZ is categorized as: NNRTIS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
EMTRICITABINE is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily	61%
Before Sleeping	20%
Evening	14%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days	38%
90 Days	31%
180 Days	6%
7 Days	6%
15 Days	6%
14 Days	6%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs	3%
18 to 35yrs	29%
35 to 50yrs	47%
50 to 60yrs	16%
60 to 70yrs	5%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

14%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician	83%
Pulmonologist	15%
Gastroenterologist	2%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

SEPTRAN DS TAB	70%
BENADON 40MG TAB	25%
R-CINEX TAB	20%
COMBUTOL TAB 1G	14%
BENADON 20MG TAB	11%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY)	23%
SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)	23%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)	18%
LFT (SCREENING)	18%
SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)	14%

Available Alternatives for VIRADAY TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

VIRADAY TAB

INR 3900 for 30 TABLETS

EFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL 300 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200 MG