Sustiva

Efavirenz tablets for HIV-1 infection. They stop the virus from replicating by blocking its reverse transcriptase enzyme.

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Sustiva details

Condition: Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Infection
Alternative names: efavirenz
Therapeutic class: Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NNRTI)
Pharmacological class: NNRTI
Contraindications: concurrent use of highly CYP3A4-dependent medications; severe hepatic impairment
Minor side effects: dizziness; headache; insomnia
Moderate side effects: vivid dreams; rash; fatigue
Dosage forms: Tablet
Administration route: Oral use
Supply category: Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Onset Time: 2–4 weeks
Duration: 24 hours
Storage instructions: Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions: Rifampin; Simvastatin; St. John's Wort
Age restrictions: Approved for children over three months and adults.

Serious side effects

severe depression and suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Efavirenz tablets for HIV-1 infection. They stop the virus from replicating by blocking its reverse transcriptase enzyme.

Mechanism of action

Non-competitively inhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, halting viral replication inside host cells.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Potential risk of neural tube defects. Avoid in first trimester. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.

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