EFAVIRENZ 600MG TABLET (ESTIVA)

Brand name – Estiva
Generic name – Efavirenz
Manufacturer – Hetero Drugs Ltd
Strength – 600 mg
Dosage – Tablet (Oral administration)
Packaging – Bottle
Indication – HIV infection
Prescription needed – Yes

Description Of Efavirenz 600mg Tablet
Estiva (Efavirenz 600mg Tablet) capsule a prescription medicine. It is used in the treatment of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against the virus and manage AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). It slows the growth of the virus in the body and reduces HIV-related symptoms, thereby improving the lifespan of individuals. It increases the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in the blood. This medicine is available at the best price in India.

Pharmacodynamics
Efavirenz belongs to the NNRTI (non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) class of antiretrovirals. Both nucleoside and non-nucleoside RTIs inhibit the same target, the reverse transcriptase enzyme, an essential viral enzyme that transcribes viral RNA into DNA. Unlike nucleoside RTIs, which bind at the enzyme’s active site, NNRTIs act allosterically by binding to a distinct site away from the active site known as the NNRTI pocket. Efavirenz is not effective against HIV-2, as the pocket of the HIV-2 reverse transcriptase has a different structure, which confers intrinsic resistance to the NNRTI class.

Usage Of Medicine
Estiva (Efavirenz) capsule is an antiretroviral agent comprising Efavirenz. This medicine is available in the strength of 600 mg in the form of capsules for oral administration. It may be prescribed with other medications to treat HIV. It is important to take this medicine regularly at the right time for better efficacy. Also, it is advisable to not miss a dose. Make sure to report the side effects to the medical practitioner(if any).

Interactions
Medicine interactions should be discussed with the healthcare provider before taking the Estiva (Efavirenz) capsule.

Interaction With Alcohol
Interaction with Alcohol is unknown. Please consult your healthcare provider before consumption.

Interaction With Medicine
Amiodarone

Ciprofloxacin

Azithromycin

Citalopram

Fluconazole

Disease Interaction
CNS disorders

Liver Disease

High cholesterol levels

Contraindications
Allergy – Estiva (Efavirenz) capsule is not indicated for use in patients with a known allergy to Efavirenz, or any other ingredient of this medicine.

Liver Disease – Estiva (Efavirenz) capsule is not indicated for use in patients with known Liver disease.

Alternate Brands
Evirenz 600mg Tablet

Efferven 600mg Tablet

Revenz 600mg Tablet