Efavirenz

Prescription Required



  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Storage: Store at room temperature


Efavirenz Information



Efavirenz Benefits & Uses

Efavirenz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Efavirenz Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage


Efavirenz Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Efavirenz is used -

Moderate

Mild

Common

Efavirenz Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Efavirenz safe for pregnant women?


    Efavirenz should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Efavirenz safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Efavirenz on breastfeeding women are very mild.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Efavirenz on the Kidneys?


    Efavirenz is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Efavirenz on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Efavirenz on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Efavirenz on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Efavirenz on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Efavirenz with Other Drugs

Efavirenz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Efavirenz Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Efavirenz unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Efavirenz

  • Is this Efavirenz habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Efavirenz has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Efavirenz. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Efavirenz is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Efavirenz cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Efavirenz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Efavirenz


    Taking Efavirenz with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Efavirenz


    Taking alcohol with Efavirenz can be dangerous.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sustiva® (efavirenz)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 481-483

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 809-810



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