Efavir 600 Tablet (Efavirenz 600mg)

Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s belongs to the group of medications called ‘antiretroviral drugs’ used to treat HIV infection in adults and in children of at least 3 months old and weighing at least 3.5 kg. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection that over time leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s is used with other medicines to control and reduce the amount of HIV in the body so that the immune system can work in a good way.

Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s contains ‘Efavirenz’ which is a ‘nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor’ and works by interfering with the normal working of enzymes (reverse transcriptase in HIV ) that are essential for the production of viruses. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV.

Take Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. The common side-effects of Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s are trouble sleeping, drowsiness, dizziness, unusual dreams and trouble concentrating. However, seek medical attention if the side-effects persist.

Do not take Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s if you are allergic to Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s or any other contents present in it. Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s should be used with caution in patients with severe liver and kidney diseases. Consult a doctor immediately if you develop any new signs of infection while using this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant and breastfeeding. It is important to monitor liver functions during the treatment, in persons with liver disease including hepatitis B or C infection. Older adults are sensitive to the side effects of Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s, so dosage adjustment is required.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s is used with other medicines to control and treat HIV infection. This medicine helps to reduce the amount of HIV, which in turn improves the natural defense system(immune system ) of the body. When a person takes Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s, it goes into their bloodstream and interferes with the action of an enzyme ( reverse transcriptase (RT)), that is used by HIV infected cells for their growth and making new viruses. HIV destroys the white cells of the body that are important for protecting the body from other infections. Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s slows down the destruction of these white cells and stops the virus from copying it. By inhibiting the activity of this enzyme, Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s helps to lower the risk of getting serious infections associated with HIV and allow a person to live a normal life.

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Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s is available in the capsule formulation. medicine. Swallow the medicines as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. You can take medicine with or without food. Take the medication at a fixed time every day. Do not abruptly stop the medication even if your symptoms get better. Try not to skip any dose and never self increase or decrease the dose. In children, a doctor will advise Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s after checking their age and weight. An individual should not eat any food within 2 hours of taking Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s. For children who are unable to eat solid foods, Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s should be mixed in infant formula so that they can be given regular dose of Efavir 600 Tablet 30’s.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Rash
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Insomnia
• Headaches
• diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Muscle pain (myalgia)
• Abnormal heartbeats
• Liver failure
• Increased cholesterol increased triglyceride levels
• Drowsiness
• Abnormal dreams
• Hallucinations
• Difficulty concentrating