Efavirenz
Efavirenz 600MG
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What is Efavirenz?
Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used primarily in the treatment of HIV-1 infection. It functions by directly inhibiting the activity of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme crucial for the replication of the viral genome, thereby reducing viral load and increasing CD4 cell counts. Efavirenz is commonly used in combination with other antiretroviral medications as part of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).Side Effects
- Severe sleepiness, decreased awareness or responsiveness
- Fainting, dizziness, lightheadedness
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Warnings
- Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. If you stop taking this medicine or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others. Do not reuse or share needles, or other items, that may have blood or body fluids on them.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine. Birth control pills may not work as well to prevent pregnancy when used with this medicine. Use another form of birth control (including condoms or spermicide) along with your pills to keep from getting pregnant during treatment and for 12 weeks after the last dose.
- Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.
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- Severe sleepiness, decreased awareness or responsiveness
- Fainting, dizziness, lightheadedness
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Behavior or mood changes, depression, seeing or hearing things that are not there
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Seizures
- Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. If you stop taking this medicine or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others. Do not reuse or share needles, or other items, that may have blood or body fluids on them.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine. Birth control pills may not work as well to prevent pregnancy when used with this medicine. Use another form of birth control (including condoms or spermicide) along with your pills to keep from getting pregnant during treatment and for 12 weeks after the last dose.
- Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease (including hepatitis B or C), heart disease, or history of seizures, depression, mental illness, or alcohol or drug abuse.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problems, including QT prolongationUnusual changes in mood or behaviorLiver problemsSevere skin rashIncreased cholesterol levelChanges in body fat
- Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking an HIV medicine. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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Efavirenz 600MG
What is Efavirenz ?
Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used primarily in the treatment of HIV-1 infection. It functions by directly inhibiting the activity of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme crucial for the replication of the viral genome, thereby reducing viral load and increasing CD4 cell counts. Efavirenz is commonly used in combination with other antiretroviral medications as part of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
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