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Overview
DELAVIRDINE MESYLATE is a Schedule H drug.This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Delavirdine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Delavirdine belongs to a class of drugs known as non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs).
Usage
DELAVIRDINE MESYLATE is generally used to treat: AIDS, Human Immunodeficiency VirusFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
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 < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
- Do not take any antacid medications within 1 hour of the time you take delavirdine. They may prevent delavirdine from being absorbed into the body.
- For patients with achlorhydria (absence of stomach acid) they should take delavirdine with a glass of orange juice or cranberry juice.
- Before taking delavirdine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of liver problems.
- During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Treatment can lower the risk of passing HIV infection to your baby, and delavirdine may be part of that treatment. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if delavirdine passes into breast milk. Because breast milk can transmit HIV, do not breast-feed.
Common Side-Effects
DELAVIRDINE MESYLATE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Conjunctivitis, Fever, Joint PainSerious Side-Effects
DELAVIRDINE MESYLATE : Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
DELAVIRDINE MESYLATE can interfere with: Achlorhydria, Acute Liver FailureTechnical Classification
DELAVIRDINE MESYLATE is categorized as: NNRTIS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
DELAVIRDINE MESYLATE | DELAVIRDINE MESYLATE |