Efovienz is the generic name for the commercially known remedy Stocrin, an antiretroviral drug used to treat AIDS in adults, adolescents and children over 3 years of age, which prevents the HIV virus from multiplying and reducing weakness of the immune system.
Efovienz, produced by MerckSharp Laboratories
In addition, efavirenz is one of the drugs that make up the drug 3 in 1 against AIDS.
Efavirenz is indicated for the treatment of AIDS in adults, adolescents and children over 3 years of age, weighing 40 kg or more, in the case of Efavirenz tablets, and 13 kg or more, in the case of Efavirenz in drinkable solution.
Efovienz does not cure AIDS and does not reduce the risk of HIV transmission, so the patient should follow certain precautions, such as using condoms in all intimate contacts, not using or sharing used needles and personal items that may contain blood such as blades. .
How efovienz is used varies depending on the form of presentation of the medicine:
Adults, adolescents and children over 3 years of age weighing 40 kg or more: 1 tablet, orally, once daily, in combination with other AIDS medicines.
Adults and adolescents weighing 40 kg or more: 24 ml of drinkable solution per day.
For children, follow the recommendations in the table
Weight 10 to 14 kg
Weight 32. 5 to 40 kg
The dose of efovienz as a drinkable solution should be measured using the dosing syringe included in the medicine package.
Side effects of efavirenz include redness and itchy skin, nausea, dizziness, headache, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, drowsiness, abnormal dreams, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, stomach pain, depression, aggressive behavior, suicidal thoughts, balance problems and seizures. .
Efovienz is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age weighing less than 13 kg, in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula and taking other medicines containing efovivirenz in their composition.
However, you should consult and tell your doctor if you are pregnant or trying to conceive, breastfeeding, liver problems, seizures, mental illness, alcohol or other substance abuse and if you are taking other medicines, vitamins or drugs. supplements, including St. John’s wort.