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INTRODUCTION
Efavir (Efavirenz 200mg) 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). It helps to control HIV infection so your immune system can work better.
Efavir 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. 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.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin, liver, or kidney problems. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood cell counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
USES OF EFAVIR TABLET
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BENEFIT OF EFAVIR TABLET
Efavir Tablet works by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.
It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take Efavir Tablet as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.
SIDE EFFECT OF EFAVIR TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine
Common Side Effects Of Efavir: –
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood).
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping).
- Sleepiness.
- Vomiting.
- Allergic reaction.
- Nausea.
- Abnormal dreams.
- Fatigue.
- Increased liver enzymes.
- Anxiety.
- Fever.
- Itching.
- Difficulty in paying attention.
- Increased triglyceride level in blood.
- Rash.
SAFETY ADVICE
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Efavir Tablet. Please consult your doctor. Efavir Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. This tablet is safe to use while breastfeeding. Studies have shown no significant effect on baby. It is also safe to use for patients having kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Efavir Tablet is needed for these patients. Efavir Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Efavir Tablet may be needed. Limited information is available on the use of Efavir Tablet in patients with severe liver disease. Taking this tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE EFAVIR TABLET
If you miss a dose of Efavir Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
