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Efavir 600mg Tablet
Efavirenz
Uses of Efavir 600mg Tablet
- Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection (HIV-1)
Introduction to Efavir 600mg Tablet
Efavir 600mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Efavirenz. It is an antiretroviral medicine that belongs to the class of medications called nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). It is used in combination with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by reducing the amount of the virus in the blood. It is used by adults, adolescents, and children three months of age and older. Although this medicine does not cure HIV, it may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer
Do not take Efavir 600mg Tablet if you are allergic to efavirenz or any of the other ingredients of this medicine and if you have serious liver and heart disease. Inform your physician if you have liver diseases, heart problems, a family history of heart diseases, fits or seizures, and mental illness. Once you start taking this medicine, look for signs of f dizziness, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, skin rash, signs of inflammation or infection, bone problems, and abnormal dreaming. If you face any of these symptoms, report them to your doctor immediately.
Efavir 600mg Tablet is not recommended for children under 3 months or weighing less than 3.5 kg. This medicine’s most common side effects are rash, dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, insomnia, and vomiting.
Therapeutic Effects of Efavir 600mg Tablet
Efavir 600mg Tablet is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) of HIV-1. The action of this medicine is through noncompetitive inhibition of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV infection in the blood. This will strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of developing illnesses linked to HIV infection.
Interaction of Efavir 600mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Efavir 600mg Tablet and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Efavir 600mg Tablet
- Store at 25°C
- Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets
- If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
How to consume Efavir 600mg Tablet
It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Efavir 600mg Tablet, based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time. Taking the tablet on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime, is recommended. An empty stomach is commonly defined as 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.
Safety Advices for Efavir 600mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Do not take Efavir 600mg Tablet if you are pregnant because this may harm the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment and for 12 weeks after the last dose.
Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Efavir 600mg Tablet because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Efavir 600mg Tablet is safe to be administer in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the therapy.
Liver
It is unsafe to take Efavir 600mg Tablet if you have liver problems. Dose adjustments are necessary for severe liver failure. Inform your physician if you have any liver diseases before initiating the treatment.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Efavir 600mg Tablet. Inform your doctor about your drinking habits.
Driving
Efavir 600mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Driving or operating heavy machinery is unsafe if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Side Effects of Efavir 600mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Rash
- Itchy Skin
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness, headache
- Insomnia
- Tiredness
Serious
- Heart problems
- Severe skin rashes
- Liver injury
- Neurotoxicity
- Mental problems
- Sucicidal thoughts
Brand
Cipla LTD
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