Efavirenz Oral - Efavirenz - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Efavirenz Oral
• Sustiva
• eh-FAV-er-enz

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, drowsiness or trouble sleeping may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Report promptly.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.

Usage Instructions

• Take this drug by mouth, generally once daily as directed.
• Take on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
• Taking efavirenz with food, especially a high-fat meal can lead to increased blood levels of the drug and increase your risk of having side effects.
• Best taken at bedtime during the first month of use.
• Using this drug regularly at bedtime may decrease certain side effects.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.
• Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed, or stop taking it unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• Read the patient information leaflet provided by your pharmacist.

Read Before Using Efavirenz Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat HIV infection in combination with other anti-HIV medications.
• If efavirenz is the only drug you take to treat HIV infection, it may stop working.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Efavirenz Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (77 degrees F/25 degrees C).
• Storage for brief periods at 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.

Efavirenz Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• This product is not a cure for HIV infection but has shown positive results.
• The long-term effects are unknown at this time.
• Keep all doctor appointments and scheduled laboratory tests (for example, liver function) as your condition will be checked closely.
• Be aware that this product does not reduce the risk of passing the virus to others through sexual contact or blood contamination.
• This is a potent product which should not be shared.
• Do not allow anyone else to use your medication.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.