Efavirenz

Efavirenz is the generic name of the remedy known commercially as Stocrin, an antiretroviral drug used to treat AIDS in adults, adolescents and children over the age of 3 years, which prevents the HIV virus from multiplying and reduces the weakness of the immune system.

Efavirenz, produced by the MerckSharp & DohmeFarmacêutica laboratories, can be sold in the form of pills or oral solution, and its use should only be done under medical prescription and in combination with other antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV positive patients.

In addition, Efavirenz is one of the drugs that makes up the 3-in-1 AIDS drug.

Efavirenz indications

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 weighing 13 kg or more, in the case of Efavirenz in oral solution.

Efavirenz does not cure AIDS or reduce the risk of transmission of the HIV virus, therefore, the patient must maintain some precautions such as using condoms in all intimate contacts, not using or sharing used needles and personal objects that may contain blood such as blades of blood. to shave.

How to use Efavirenz

The way to use Efavirenz varies according to the form of presentation of the drug:

600 mg tablets

Adults, adolescents and children older than 3 years and weighing 40 kg or more: 1 tablet, orally, once daily, in combination with other AIDS drugs

Oral solution

Adults and adolescents weighing 40 kg or more: 24 ml of oral solution per day.

In the case of children, follow the recommendations indicated in the table:

Children 3 to <5 years	Daily dose	Children = or> 5 years	Daily dose
Weight 10 to 14 kg	12 ml	Weight 10 to 14 kg	9 ml
Weight 15 to 19 kg	13 ml	Weight 15 to 19 kg	10 ml
Weight 20 to 24 kg	15 ml	Weight 20 to 24 kg	12 ml
Weight 25 to 32.4 kg	17 ml	Weight 25 to 32.4 kg	15 ml
---------------------------	-----------	Weight 32.5 to 40 kg	17 ml

The dose of Efavirenz in oral solution must be measured with the dosing syringe provided in the medicine package.

Side effects of Efavirenz

Side effects of Efavirenz include redness and itching of the 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.

Contraindications for Efavirenz

Efavirenz is contraindicated in children under the age of 3 and weighing less than 13 kg, in patients who are hypersensitive to the components of the formula and who are taking other drugs with Efavirenz in their composition.

However, you should consult and inform your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are trying to conceive, breastfeeding, liver problems, seizures, mental illness, alcohol or other substance abuse and if you are taking other medications, vitamins or supplements, including the St. John's Wort.