Review the side-effects of Efavirenz 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.
Most Common - Dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, sleeplessness and vomiting.
Body as a Whole - Allergic reactions, weakness and redistribution/accumulation of body fat.
Central Nervous System - Poor concentration, drowsiness, abnormal dreaming, emotion, confusion, agitation, memory loss, hallucinations, stupor, abnormal thinking and depersonalization.
Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in male.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation and malabsorption.
Heart - Flushing and palpitations.
Liver - Increase in liver enzyme and liver failure/inflammation.
Metabolic - Increased level of cholesterol in blood.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and joint pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
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Skin - Redness of the skin, rash and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision and ringing in the ear.
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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.
Most Common - Dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, sleeplessness and vomiting.
Body as a Whole - Allergic reactions, weakness and redistribution/accumulation of body fat.
Central Nervous System - Poor concentration, drowsiness, abnormal dreaming, emotion, confusion, agitation, memory loss, hallucinations, stupor, abnormal thinking and depersonalization.
Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in male.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation and malabsorption.
Heart - Flushing and palpitations.
Liver - Increase in liver enzyme and liver failure/inflammation.
Metabolic - Increased level of cholesterol in blood.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and joint pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
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Skin - Redness of the skin, rash and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision and ringing in the ear.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Efavirenz
Efavirenz(Sustiva) generic is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), and active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) prescribed for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 either alone or with other medications.Trade Names for Efavirenz
India :
Efavir (200 mg) |
Efavir (600 mg) |
Efcure |
Efcure (200mg) |
Efcure Soln |
Efferven (200mg) |
Efferven (600mg) |
Estiva |
Estiva (600 mg) |
Estiva Tab |
Evirenz (600 mg) |
Revenz |
Viranz |
Cytocom -E |
Virocmb -E |
Lazid E |
Duovir E Kit |
Evirenz (200mg) |
Virolis-E |
Virolis-E Kit
International :
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