Review the side-effects of Delavirdine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal cramps, distention, pain; accumulation of pus, allergic reaction, chills, fluid retention, fever, infection and uneasiness.
Heart - Abnormal heart rate and rhythm, heart insufficiency, heart muscle problem, high blood pressure, headache, blood vessels disorder, and low blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, bloody stool, intestinal inflammation, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing, enteritis at all levels, burping or belching, fecal incontinence, flatulence, gagging, stomach inflammation, reflux, gastrointestinal bleeding, gum inflammation, gum bleeding, liver enlargement, increased appetite, increased saliva, increased thirst, jaundice, mouth or tongue inflammation or ulcers, liver/pancreas inflammation, tooth abscess, and toothache.
Blood - Bruising, eosinophilia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets and prolonged blood clotting time.
Metabolic - Decrease or increase in blood minerals.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain/inflammation, bone disorder, bone pain, muscle pain, tendon disorder, and low calcium.
Central Nervous System - Abnormal coordination, agitation, memory loss, change in dreams, confusion, decreased sexual activity, disorientation, dizziness, emotional lability, hallucination, increased muscle tone, impaired concentration, manic symptoms, muscle cramp, nervousness, night blindness, paralysis, restlessness, sleep cycle disorder, drowsiness, tingling, tremor, vertigo, and weakness.
Respiratory - Chest congestion, difficulty in breathing, nose bleed, hiccups, pneumonia, and nose inflammation.
Skin - Life threatening allergic reactions, skin inflammation, increased sweating, discolored skin, dry skin, redness, fungal infection, hair loss, nail disorder, itching, skin scar, skin nodule, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hives, rash, and wart.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, eye inflammation, double vision, dry eyes, ear pain, sensitivity to light, taste perversion, and ringing in the ear.
Genitourinary - Absence of menstrual periods, breast enlargement, kidney stone, blood urine, impaired urination, impotence, kidney pain, irregular periods, nighttime urination, testicular pain, urinary tract infection, and vaginal infection.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal cramps, distention, pain; accumulation of pus, allergic reaction, chills, fluid retention, fever, infection and uneasiness.
Heart - Abnormal heart rate and rhythm, heart insufficiency, heart muscle problem, high blood pressure, headache, blood vessels disorder, and low blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, bloody stool, intestinal inflammation, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing, enteritis at all levels, burping or belching, fecal incontinence, flatulence, gagging, stomach inflammation, reflux, gastrointestinal bleeding, gum inflammation, gum bleeding, liver enlargement, increased appetite, increased saliva, increased thirst, jaundice, mouth or tongue inflammation or ulcers, liver/pancreas inflammation, tooth abscess, and toothache.
Blood - Bruising, eosinophilia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets and prolonged blood clotting time.
Metabolic - Decrease or increase in blood minerals.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain/inflammation, bone disorder, bone pain, muscle pain, tendon disorder, and low calcium.
Central Nervous System - Abnormal coordination, agitation, memory loss, change in dreams, confusion, decreased sexual activity, disorientation, dizziness, emotional lability, hallucination, increased muscle tone, impaired concentration, manic symptoms, muscle cramp, nervousness, night blindness, paralysis, restlessness, sleep cycle disorder, drowsiness, tingling, tremor, vertigo, and weakness.
Respiratory - Chest congestion, difficulty in breathing, nose bleed, hiccups, pneumonia, and nose inflammation.
Skin - Life threatening allergic reactions, skin inflammation, increased sweating, discolored skin, dry skin, redness, fungal infection, hair loss, nail disorder, itching, skin scar, skin nodule, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hives, rash, and wart.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, eye inflammation, double vision, dry eyes, ear pain, sensitivity to light, taste perversion, and ringing in the ear.
Genitourinary - Absence of menstrual periods, breast enlargement, kidney stone, blood urine, impaired urination, impotence, kidney pain, irregular periods, nighttime urination, testicular pain, urinary tract infection, and vaginal infection.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Delavirdine
Delavirdine(Rescriptor) generic is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), prescribed for HIV-1 infection. It blocks the growth of HIV.Trade Names for Delavirdine
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