Efcure 200mg Tablet

Efcure 200mg Tablet contains efavirenz, an antiretroviral medicine belonging to the class of nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). It is used in combination with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by reducing the viral load in the blood. It may be used in adults, adolescents, and children aged three months and older. Although this medicine does not cure HIV, it may reduce the chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer.

Do not take Efcure 200mg Tablet if you are allergic to efavirenz or any other ingredient in this medicine, or if you have serious liver and heart disease. Inform your physician if you have liver disease, heart problems, a family history of heart disease, seizures or fits, and mental illness.

Once you start taking this medicine, monitor for signs of dizziness, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, skin rash, signs of inflammation or infection, bone problems, and abnormal dreaming. If you experience any of these symptoms, report them to your doctor immediately.

Efcure 200mg Tablet is not recommended for children under 3 months of age or weighing less than 3.5 kg.

The most common side effects of this medicine are rash, dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, insomnia, and vomiting.

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection (HIV-1)

Efcure 200mg Tablet is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) of HIV-1. The action of this medicine is through noncompetitive inhibition of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV infection in the blood. This will strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of developing illnesses linked to HIV infection.

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Efcure 200mg Tablet, based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time. Taking the tablet on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime, is recommended. An empty stomach is commonly defined as 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Rash Itchy Skin Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Dizziness, headache Insomnia Tiredness Serious Heart problems Severe skin rashes Liver injury Neurotoxicity Mental problems Sucicidal thoughts

Do not stop using this medicine without talking to your doctor first. If you stop the medicine, even for a short time, the virus may become harder to treat. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime. Swallow the capsule or tablet whole with water. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet. It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Birth control pills may not work while you are using Efcure 200mg Tablet, so do not use a hormone method as a form of birth control. Use a barrier method plus another type. Talk with your doctor about what choice is best for you. Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking an HIV medicine. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health.