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Evirenz is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. The alternative uses of Evirenz have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Evirenz. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Evirenz include Fever, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Evirenz can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Evirenz normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Evirenz has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Evirenz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Evirenz related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Evirenz contraindications section.
Besides this, Evirenz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Evirenz is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Evirenz is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Evirenz safe for pregnant women?
Evirenz has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Evirenz without medical advice.
Is the use of Evirenz safe during breastfeeding?
Evirenz may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Evirenz on the Kidneys?
Evirenz is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Evirenz on the Liver?
Side effects of Evirenz rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Evirenz on the Heart?
Evirenz has very mild side effects on the heart.
Evirenz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Evirenz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Evirenz habit forming or addictive?
Evirenz is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Evirenz as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Evirenz should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Evirenz for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Evirenz
It is safe to take Evirenz with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Evirenz
Consumption of alcohol and Evirenz together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sustiva® (efavirenz)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 481-483
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 809-810