Sustiva
Efavirenz tablets for HIV-1 infection. They stop the virus from replicating by blocking its reverse transcriptase enzyme.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200mg | 10 tablets | $88.00 | $8.80 |
| 200mg | 20 tablets | $165.00 | $8.25 |
| 200mg | 30 tablets | $236.00 | $7.87 |
| 200mg | 60 tablets | $417.00 | $6.95 |
| 200mg | 90 tablets | $578.00 | $6.42 |
| 200mg | 120 tablets | $726.00 | $6.05 |
| 200mg | 180 tablets | $1022.00 | $5.68 |
| 200mg | 270 tablets | $1484.00 | $5.50 |
| 200mg | 360 tablets | $1913.00 | $5.31 |
| 600mg | 10 tablets | $106.00 | $10.60 |
| 600mg | 20 tablets | $206.00 | $10.30 |
| 600mg | 30 tablets | $290.00 | $9.67 |
| 600mg | 60 tablets | $526.00 | $8.77 |
| 600mg | 90 tablets | $745.00 | $8.28 |
| 600mg | 120 tablets | $937.00 | $7.81 |
| 600mg | 180 tablets | $1320.00 | $7.33 |
| 600mg | 270 tablets | $1851.00 | $6.86 |
| 600mg | 360 tablets | $2297.00 | $6.38 |
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Efavirenz
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 600mg
Sustiva is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Sustiva on your behalf.
- 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
- 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.
FAQ
Is the Sustiva sold here the original brand?
No. Sustiva is the original brand, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (efavirenz) at the strength you choose. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
How much does Sustiva cost in South Africa?
Sustiva comes in 200mg and 600mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →What are the brand names for efavirenz in South Africa?
In South Africa, efavirenz is also sold under brand names such as Heftenam, Erige and Zenfar.
What is Sustiva used for?
Sustiva contains efavirenz, used for human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) infection.
How quickly does Sustiva work?
Efavirenz usually starts to work within 2 to 4 weeks. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What are the side effects of Sustiva?
The common side effects of efavirenz are dizziness, headache and insomnia. Less common ones include vivid dreams, rash and fatigue. Serious but less common side effects include severe depression and suicidal ideation and severe liver damage (hepatotoxicity), which need urgent medical attention.
What does Sustiva interact with?
Efavirenz can interact with rifampicin, simvastatin and St John's wort. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Sustiva.
Can I buy Sustiva over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Sustiva. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Sustiva to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Sustiva names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Efavirenz at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.