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Efavirenz - oral

(eh-fav-er-enz)

common brand names: Sustiva

Sustiva Usage: this drug is used to treat HIV infection in combination with another anti-HIV drugs. If efavirenz is the only tablet you take to treat HIV infection, it may stop working. Consult your physician or healthcare professional for more details.

How to use Sustiva: Take this tablet by mouth, generally once daily as directed. Take on an empty stomach with glass of water. Taking efavirenz with food, especially a high-fat meal can lead to increased blood levels of the drug and increase your risk of having side effects. Best taken at bedtime during 1'st month of use. Using this drug regularly at bedtime may decrease certain side effects. Use it drug regularly in order to get the majority of the benefit from this. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day. do not take more or less of it drug then prescribed, or stop taking it unless directed to do so by youre healthcare professional. Read the patient guide leaflet provided by some your physician.

Sustiva side effects: Dizziness, drowsiness or trouble sleeping may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your physician promptly. Report promptly: skin rash. Unlikely but report promptly: mood/mental changes (e.g., depression, and at rare cases, thoughts about suicide), dark urine, stomach pain, yellowing eyes or skin, fever. Very unlikely but report promptly: seizures. few side effects (such as dizziness, drowsiness, certain mental changes) may decrease as your body adjusts to drug. Changes in body fat may occur while you are taking this med (e.g., increased fat in upper back & stomach areas, decreased fat at arms & legs). cause and long-term effects of these changes unknown. Discuss the risks and benefits about therapy with your doctor, as well as the possible role of exercise to reduce this side effect. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre healthcare professional or pharmacist.

Sustiva Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, mental disorders, liver disease (such as hepatitis). Limit alcohol intake, as it may intensify drug side effects. Caution when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving), for this drug can cause dizziness, drowsiness or unsteadiness. women in childbearing years must have pregnancy test before using this drug. Pregnancy should be avoided while using this drug. Barrier-type (latex condom) birth control should always be used along with other methods of birth control (such as birth control pills). If already pregnant, use this drug only when clearly needed. Discuss risks & benefits with your doctor. It's not known whether it med is excreted into breast milk. Avoid breast-feeding because breast milk can transmit HIV. Consult your pharmacist or pharmacist for any questions. Caution is advised when using this drug in kid, as this group may be more likely to develop rash.

Sustiva drug interactions: Tell your physician of every nonprescription & prescription drug you may use, especially of: astemizole, cisapride, midazolam, triazolam, ergot medications (e.g., methysergide, dihydroergotamine), another drugs causing liver problems (e.g., isoniazid), HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir, lopinavir, ritonavir), nevirapine, warfarin, clarithromycin, St. John's wort. Also report use of drugs that can cause drowsiness such as: sedatives, tranquilizers, psychiatric drugs (e.g., amitriptyline), anti-seizure and anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). much nonprescription goods (e.g., cough-and-cold products) contain antihistamines. money labels carefully. Consult some your pharmacist. this pill may interfere with certain laboratory tests (such as cannabinoids/marijuana false positive result). do not start or stop any medicine with-out physician or doctor approval.

Sustiva Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Sustiva special notes: it product is not cure for HIV infection but has shown positive results. long-term effects unknown at this clock. Keep all doctor appointments and scheduled laboratory tests (e.g., liver function) as your condition will be checked closely. Be aware that this product does not reduce risk of passing virus to others through sexual contact or blood contamination. this is potent product which should not be shared. do not allow anyone else to use some your medication.

If you missed Sustiva dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is within 2 hours of following dose, skip the missed dose and resume you're usual dosing schedule. it is important not to miss doses of this drug.

Sustiva Storage: Store in room temperature (77 degrees F/25 degrees C). Storage for brief periods at 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications at a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Efavirenz