EFAVIRENZ-(e fa veer ens)

Efavirenz, a non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, is used with other medications to treat HIV infection in patients with or without AIDS.

Consult your health care professional about the risks of taking this medicine for your condition before starting on a course with this medicine.

Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

yellowing of the skin/eyes
upset stomach/vomiting
unusual bleeding/bruising
thoughts of hurting yourself
stomach pain
peeling skin/rash
pain in the upper right part of the stomach
pain
nervousness
loss of appetite
lack of energy
itching
indigestion
increased sweating
headache
hallucinating/ strange thoughts/ unusual dreams
forgetfulness
fever/flu-like symptoms
dizziness/extreme tiredness/fainting
difficulty falling asleep/staying asleep
difficulty concentrating
diarrhea
depression
cough
confusion
blisters or sores on skin
aggressive/angry behavior
abnormally happy mood

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

certain hormonal contraceptives
calcium channel blockers
astemizole bepridil
azole antifungals
carbamazepine
methadone
midazolam
phenytoin
warfarin
pimozide
rifabutin
cisapride
rifampin
sertraline
triazolam
terfenadine
voriconazole
phenobarbital
st. john's wort
ergot medicines
protease inhibitors
macrolide antibiotics
HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Efavirenz does not stop the spread of HIV to others through blood or sexual contact. Use barrier methods of birth control if you have HIV infection.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you of childbearing age

if you have liver or kidney problems

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.