Efavirenz
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Efavirenz
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Efavirenz is an antiretroviral agent, inhibits non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase enzyme. Efavirenz is used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs in the treatment of HIV infection.
Indications
Efavirenz is primarily indicated in conditions like Epidural block, surgery, HIV infection.
Contraindication
Efavirenz is contraindicated in conditions like Breast feeding.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Efavirenz, which give rise to further complications include Insomnia, Amnesia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Efavirenz are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Abdominal pain, Rashes, Pruritus, Sleep disturbance, Crystalluria, Sinusitis, Abnormal dreams, dizziness, abnormal dreams, Suicidal ideations, Elevated liver enzyme, Fetal Hepatitis.
Warnings
Chronic hepatitis B or C (greatest risk of hepatic side effects), hepatic impairment (avoid if severe); severe renal impairment; pregnancy; elderly; history of mental illness or seizures. RASH: rash usually in first 2 weeks, is the most common side effect; discontinue if severe rash or if rash accompanied by blistering, oral lesions, conjunctivitis, facial oedema, general malaise, or hypersensitivity reaction; if rash mild to moderate may continue without interruption but usually resolves within 1 month.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Geriatrics.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Efavirenz Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 600 mg |
| Single Dose | 600 (600) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
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