Generic for Sustiva for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - Drug Information

Generic Name - Efavirenz

Category - Antiviral medication

Indications

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Generic Sustiva is indicated to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Efavirenz (Generic Sustiva) may reduce the amount of HIV in the blood and increase the number of CD4 cells (T-cells) in the blood. Generic Sustiva in an antiviral drug called nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor or NNRI.

Generic for Sustiva Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Sustiva is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Sustiva should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Liver disease or hepatitis
High levels of cholesterol or lipids in your blood

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Sustiva. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Alprazolam
Astemizole
Cisapride
Ergotamine medicines
Midazolam
St. John's wort
Terfenadine
Triazolam

Generic for Sustiva Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSustiva
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Sustiva for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is 600 milligrams once a day, in combination with other HIV medications.

Generic for Sustiva Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Sustiva side Effects include changes in behavior including severe depression, strange thoughts, thoughts of suicide, hallucinations (seeing things that are not there), and skin rash.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Sustiva.

Generic for Sustiva and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Sustiva will harm an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. Do consult your and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Sustiva and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Sustiva passes into the breast milk. However, breast-feeding is not recommended in patients with HIV infection because of the risk of passing the virus on to the nursing infant.

Generic for Sustiva and Pediatric

Children have a higher risk of developing a rash, which is sometimes severe, while taking Generic Sustiva. Do talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.

Generic for Sustiva and Geriatric

There is no specific information comparing use of Generic Sustiva in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Note

The above information about Generic Sustiva Sustiva as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.