Efavir, Efavirenz

Efavir, Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) which is used in the treatment of HIV infections.Efavir, Efavirenz is not a cure, it just works to reduce the level of HIV cells in your body.

Efavir

Efavirenz

Efavir

30

Cipla 

Tabs, Caps

200 mg, 600 mg

Efavirenz

Uses

Efavir, Efavirenz is an antiretroviral medicine; Efavir, Efavirenz It is used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Efavir, Efavirenz slows the progress of HIV infections, however it is not a cure, it just controls the HIV virus and prevents it from spreading

How it Works

Efavir, Efavirenz treats HIV infections by inhibiting viral reverse transcriptase and DNA polymerases. The HIV virus needs An enzyme called RT (reverse transcriptase) to replicate its DNA in order to spread and infect more cells. Efavir, Efavirenz works by blocking the reverse transcriptase, this then helps to terminate the DNA chain and prevent the virus from multiplying. Efavir, Efavirenz slows down the HIV Infection progress in the body but it is not a cure.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Efavir, Efavirenz may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Fatigue,
Vertigo,
Lipodystrophy,
Concentration difficulties,
Rash,
Headache,
Decrease in granulocyte count,
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping),
Sleepiness,
Vomiting,
Allergic reaction,
Abnormal dreams,
Increased liver enzymes,
Anxiety,
Fever,
Itching,
Difficulty in paying attention,
Increased triglyceride level in blood

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