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Efavirenz "Teva"


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contains

Efavirenz "Teva" is a medicine for HIV. Reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

Active substances

efavirenz


Application

Efavirenz "Teva" is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of:

  • HIV infection.

Must only be delivered from hospital.


Dosage

Available as tablets.

Adults and children with body weight over 40 kg

  • 600 mg once a day at bedtime.

Note:

The dose should be taken on an empty stomach, ie At least 0.5 hours before a meal or 2 hours after a meal.


possible side effects

Very common (over 10%)

Skin rash

Common (1-10%)

Fatigue

Diarrhea, Nausea, Liver Impact, Abdominal Disorders, Vomiting, Pancreatic Effect

Too much fat in the blood

Anxiety, Depression, Drowsiness, Headache, Convulsions, Sleep Disorders, Sleepiness, Abnormal Dreams

itching

Uncommon (0.1-1%)

Inflammation of the pancreas, hepatitis

Development of breasts in men

Aggressiveness, difficulty in controlling arms and legs, confusion, emotional instability, hallucinations, memory impairment, coordination difficulty, cramps, ways, excitement, psychosis, suicidal behavior, dizziness, thought disorder

Severe skin reaction

Allergic reactions

Blurred vision, Tinnitus

Rare (0.01-0.1%)

Badly functioning liver

Hypersensitivity to sunlight

  • Skin rashes are seen more often in children than in adults.
  • Combination treatment of HIV may lead to increased body weight and increased blood glucose and fat content.
  • Grave's disease, which is a metabolic disease with increased metabolism, is also seen and may occur several months after initiation of treatment.
  • Efavirenz "Teva" has been found to produce false positive results for cannaboids (cannabis extracts) or for benzodiazepines (anxiety suppressants, sleepers) in some tests.

Should not be used

Efavirez "Teva" should not be used for:

  • Very poor functioning liver.

Pregnancy

Use only under certain conditions.

There is limited experience with Efavirez "Teva" in pregnant women. Should only be used in special cases, in agreement with the doctor.


breastfeeding

Do not use. HIV infected patients should not breastfeed due to the risk of transmission of HIV to the child.

Traffic

No warning.

Blood donor

Do not drop. Donor must be declared by the donor village.

effect

  • Works by inhibiting the enzymereverse transcriptase, which is necessary for HIV to share.
  • Does not heal the HIV disease, but may inhibit further development.
  • The half life in the blood (T?) is 52-76 hours.

Pharmaceutical forms

Tablets. 1 tablet contains 600 mg (film-coated) efavirenz.


Special warnings

  • The treatment with Efavirenz "Teva" does not remove the risk of infection.
  • Efavirenz Teva treatment should be discontinued in case of severe skin rash or skin rash with fever.
  • Efavirenz "Teva" should be used with caution when:
    • convulsions
    • poorly functioning liver
    • poorly functioning kidneys.
  • You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of depression, psychosis or suicidal ideation.

Using other medicines

It is important to inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
  • Efavirenz "Teva" must not be used with:
    • certain sleepers (midazolam, triazolam)
    • pimozide (antidiabetic agent)
    • ergot alkaloids (anti-migraine agents)
    • herbal remedies.
  • Rifampicin (tuberculosis) reduces the effect of Efavirenz "Teva".
  • Efavirenz "Teva" reduces the effect of:
    • certain other anti-HIV agents (saquinavir, atazanavir)
    • simeprevir (anti-inflammatory medicine)
    • voriconazole (fungicide).
  • Efavirenz "Teva" may reduce the effect of levonorgestrel (regression play) by approximately 50%. Therefore, in case of emergency contraception up to 4 weeks after Efavirenz Teva is taken, a non-hormonal contraceptive should be used, ie. a copper coil. You should therefore contact your doctor.

Grants, delivery, packages and prices

subsidiesextraditionDispensing form and strengthPackingPrice in kr.
May only be delivered to hospitals. Delivered according to the provisions for drugs in delivery group Afilm-coated tablets600 mg30 pcs. (Blister)1.474,15


dyes

Iron oxides and iron hydroxides (E172)

Titanium dioxide (E171)


substitution

film-coated tablets 600 mg

StocrinMSD Efavirenz

Efavirenz "Aurobindo" Orion Pharma Efavirenz

Efavirenz "Sandoz" Sandoz Efavirenz


Efavirenz

FAQ - 💬

❓ How does efavirenz Teva work?

👉 By blocking this enzyme, Efavirenz Teva, taken in combination with other antiviral medicines, reduces the amount of HIV in the blood and keeps it at a low level. Efavirenz Teva does not cure HIV infection or AIDS, but it may delay the damage to the immune system and the development of infections and diseases associated with AIDS.

❓ What is the recommended dose of efavirenz Teva for adults?

👉 The recommended dose of Efavirenz Teva for adults is 600 mg once a day. Efavirenz Teva tablets are not suitable for children weighing less than 40 kg. Efavirenz-containing capsules are available for these patients.

❓ Is there a generic for efavirenz Teva?

👉 Efavirenz Teva is a medicine that contains the active substance efavirenz. It is available as tablets (600 mg). Efavirenz Teva is a โ€˜ generic medicine โ€™. This means that Efavirenz Teva is similar to a โ€˜reference medicineโ€™ already authorised in the European Union (EU) called Sustiva. What is Efavirenz Teva used for?

❓ What is the European public assessment report for efavirenz Teva?

👉 This is a summary of the European public assessment report (EPAR) for Efavirenz Teva. It explains how the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use ( CHMP) assessed the medicine to reach its opinion in favour of granting a marketing authorisation and its recommendations on the conditions of use for Efavirenz Teva. What is Efavirenz Teva?


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