Efavirenz is the generic name for the drug known commercially as Stocrin.It is an antiretroviral drug used to treat AIDS in adults, adolescents and children over the age of 3. It prevents the spread of the HIV virus and decreases the weakness of the immune system.
Efavirenz, produced by PharkSharp & Dohme Pharmaceutical Laboratories, may be sold in tablet or oral solution and should only be used on prescription and in combination with other antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV-positive patients.In addition, Efavirenz is one of the drugs that makes up the 3 in 1 AIDS remedy .
Efavirenz indications
Efavirenz is indicated for the treatment of AIDS in adults, adolescents and children over the age of 3 years and weighing 40 kg or more for Efavirenz tablets and weighing 13 kg or more. Efavirenz in oral solution.
Efavirenz does not cure AIDS or reduce the risk of transmission of the HIV virus, so the patient should maintain some precautions such as using condoms in all intimate contacts, not using or sharing used needles and personal effects that may contain blood such as blades. to shave.
Efavirenz Directions for use
The mode of use of Efavirenz varies according to the way the medicine is presented:
600 mg tablets
Adults, adolescents and children older than 3 years and weighing 40 kg or more: 1 oral tablet once a day in combination with other AIDS medicines
Oral solution
Adults and adolescents weighing 40 kg or more: 24 ml oral solution per day.
For children, follow the recommendations given in the table:
| Children 3 to <5 years | Daily dose | Children = or> 5 years | Daily dose |
| 10 to 14 kg in weight | 12 ml | 10 to 14 kg in weight | 9 ml |
| 15 to 19 kg in weight | 13 ml | 15 to 19 kg in weight | 10 ml |
| 20 to 24 kg in weight | 15 ml | 20 to 24 kg in weight | 12 ml |
| 25 to 32.4 kg in weight | 17 ml | 25 to 32.4 kg in weight | 15 ml |
| ————————— | ———– | 32.5 to 40 kg weight | 17 ml |
The dose of Efavirenz in oral solution should be measured with the dosing syringe provided in the medicine package.
Efavirenz Side Effects
Efavirenz side effects include redness and itching of the skin, nausea, dizziness, headache, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, drowsiness, abnormal dreams, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, upset stomach, depression, aggressive behavior, suicidal thoughts, balance problems and seizures.
Efavirenz Contraindications
Efavirenz is contraindicated in children under 3 years and weighing less than 13 kg, in patients who are hypersensitive to the components of the formula and who are taking other medicines with Efavirenz in its composition.
However, you should consult and inform your doctor if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, breastfeeding, liver problems, seizures, mental illness, alcohol or other substance abuse and if you are taking any other medicines, vitamins or supplements, including St. John’s Wort.
