Efavirenz 600mg Tablet

Short Description

Efavirenz 600mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Efavirenz 600mg Tablet reduces the chances of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It can be taken empty stomach or with food and is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important to keep taking them regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Efavirenz 600mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

Headache Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Fatigue Diarrhea Rash

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Efavirenz 600mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Efavirenz 600mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Efavirenz 600mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Carbamazepine Famotidine Lafutidine Ranitidine

Efafirenz 600mg Tablet prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells thereby stopping the HIV virus from producing new viruses.

Take it on an empty stomach preferably at bedtime to reduce side effects. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them. Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. You might experience dizziness or abnormal dreams during initial days of treatment. Consult with a doctor if it bothers you or does not go away.