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Efcure is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. HIV/AIDS are some of its major therapeutic uses. Efcure also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Efcure. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Efcure include Fever, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Efcure have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Efcure go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Efcure's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Efcure's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Efcure related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Efcure have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Efcure may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Efcure is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Efcure is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Efcure is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Efcure safe for pregnant women?
Efcure should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Efcure safe during breastfeeding?
Efcure may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Efcure on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Efcure on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Efcure on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Efcure on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Efcure on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Efcure on the heart have been reported.
Efcure should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Efcure unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Efcure habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Efcure is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Efcure. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Efcure only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Efcure cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Efcure
Taking Efcure with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Efcure
Taking alcohol with Efcure can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
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