EFAVIRENZ

Overview

EFAVIRENZ is a Schedule H drug.
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: AIDS

Frequently 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?

EFAVIRENZ is generally taken Before Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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.

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

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

Disease Interactions

EFAVIRENZ can interfere with: Hyperlipidemia, Acute Liver Failure, Psychosis, Alcoholism, Depression, Seizure, Long QT Syndrome

Technical Classification

EFAVIRENZ is categorized as: NNRTIS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with EFAVIRENZ as Ingredient

ATRIPLA TABEFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 300 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200 MG
CYTOCOM E 150MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG
DUOVIR-E KITEFAVIRENZ 600 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150 MG
EFAMAT 600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG
EFAVIR 100MG CAPEFAVIRENZ 100.0 MG
EFAVIR 200MG CAPEFAVIRENZ 200.0 MG
EFAVIR 200MG FC -TABEFAVIRENZ 200 MG
EFAVIR 200MG TABEFAVIRENZ 200.0 MG
EFAVIR 300MG TABEFAVIRENZ 300.0 MG
EFAVIR 600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG
EFAVIR CAPEFAVIRENZ 100 MG
EFCURE 200MG TABEFAVIRENZ 200.0 MG
EFCURE 600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG
EFFAHOPE 600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG
EFFERVEN 600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG
EFFODAY 300MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG
EMDUO E 40MG/150MG/600MG KITEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
EVIRENZ 200MG TABEFAVIRENZ 200.0 MG
EVIRENZ 600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG
FORSTAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
FORSTAVIR EM TABEMTRICITABINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 200.0 MG, EFAVIRENZ
ODIVIR 300MG/250MG/600MG KITEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, DIDANOSINE 250.0 MG
ODIVIR 300MG/400MG/600MG KITEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, DIDANOSINE 400.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
TEEVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TELURA TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
TENOLAM E TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
TOFODAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
TRIODAY 300MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG
TRIODAY TABEFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 300 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300 MG
TRUSTIVA 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
VIRADAY 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
VIRADAY TABEFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL 300 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200 MG
VIRANZ 600MG CAPEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG
VIROCOMB E 150MG/300MG/600MG KITEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, ZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG
VIROLIS E 30MG/150MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
VIROTRENZ 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG
VONADAY TABEFAVIRENZ 600 MG, TENOFOVIR 300 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300 MG
VONAVIR 200MG/300MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG