Efren 600mg Tablet
Brand Name | Efren 600mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Efavirenz (600mg) |
Strength | 600mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 30 Tablet(s) in Bottle |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
HIV |
SubCategory |
HIV |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Triveni Formulations |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Triveni Formulations,Aleap Industrial Area, Industrial Estates, Surampalli, Andhra Pradesh 52121, |
You Save : Rs.285.00 Inclusive of all taxes
- if you are allergic to Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet
- if you have a psychiatric illness
- if you have a liver disorder like Child-Pugh disease
- if you are pregnant
- if you have heart diseases – prolongs QT interval
- if you are diabetic
- Skin reactions - It can be mild to severe like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. In mild cases, additional medications are prescribed to control the spread of infection. Discontinue Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet, if a severe reaction develops.
- Musculoskeletal problems - Osteonecrosis that causes joint stiffness and pain in larger joints like shoulder, hip, and knee
- New onset diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia – Monitor blood glucose and insulin levels. When needed add oral hypoglycemic and insulin
- Accumulation or Redistribution of body fat or immune reconstitution syndrome.
- Any sign of infection – fever or lymph node enlargement
- Avoid in case of patients below 3 months of age
- Liver disorders – used with caution in severe liver diseases. Consult physician before use
- Kidney disorders – used with caution in severe kidney diseases. Consult physician before use
- Cardiac disorders – used with caution in heart failure and MI. Consult physician before use
- Respiratory disorders – used with caution in respiratory distress. Consult physician before use
Medical Description of Efren 600mg Tablet
Efren tablet contains Efavirenz 600mg. Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – 1 infection. Efren tablet is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Efavirenz works by reducing the viral load of HIV in your body. Efren tablet improves your immune system and reduces the risk of conditions associated with HIV infection. Efavirenz is used in combination with other antivirals for efficiency.
Efren 600mg Tablet Uses
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is used to treat adults and children above 3 month of age or if weight is more than 3.5Kg who are infected by HIV-1. Efren tablet must be taken in combination with other anti-HIV medicines like ritonavir. Your doctor will discuss which combination of medicines is best for you.
Efren 600mg Tablet Benefits
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is used with other anti-HIV medication to help control HIV infection. Efren tablet helps to decrease the amount of HIV virus in your body thus your immunity works better by reducing your chance of getting HIV complications like co-infections and other cancers. Efren tablet is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It is not a cure for HIV infection, it improves immunity that results in longevity of life. Efren tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 3 months due to the increased risk of serious side effects.
Efren 600mg Tablet Indication
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is indicated in case of HIV-1 infection that causes AIDS in humans. Efren tablet is used with other antiretroviral medications to boost the immunity of the affected hosts. Efren tablet is indicated in ages above 3 months or above 3.5kgs of body weight.
Mechanism of action of Efren 600mg Tablet
Efren tablet contains Efavirenz 600mg. Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is an HIV-1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Efren tablet non-competently inhibits the action of reverse transcriptase enzyme of HIV-1 particle. Thus, the multiplication process of Efavirenz is blocked and infectious viral load is reduced which in turn will increase CD4+ levels in the body providing immunity to fight against other infections and cancers.
How Efren 600mg Tablet works
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is an HIV-1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Efren tablet inhibits the action of the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase enzyme by non-competently inhibiting its action, thereby preventing the formation of mature virus particles into infectious virions that spreads the infection and improves immunity.
Efren 600mg Tablet Contraindication
Absolute contraindications:
Relative contraindication:
Efren 600mg Tablet Side Effects
Common side effects that occur 1:10 patients: rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, increase in ALT, AST, and GGT levels, hypertriglyceridemia, abnormal dreams, anxiety, depression, insomnia, cerebellar coordination, and balance disturbances (disturbance in attention, dizziness, headache, somnolence) Fatigue
Uncommon side effects that occur 1:100 patients: hypersensitivity, pruritus, hypercholesterolemia, aggression confusion, euphoric mood, hallucination, mania, paranoia, psychosis, suicide attempt, suicide ideation, catatonia, amnesia, ataxia, coordination abnormal, convulsions, thinking abnormal, tremor, vision blurred, tinnitus, vertigo, flushing, pancreatitis hepatitis acute, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, gynaecomastia
Rare side effects that occur 1:1000 patients: delusion, neurosis, suicide, hepatic failure, photoallergic dermatitis
FAQs for Efren 600mg Tablet
Is Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet safe during pregnancy?
No, taking Efren tablet during pregnancy causes neural tube defects in the child thus inform your physician if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant
Can Efren tablet be taken while breastfeeding?
No, in general HIV virions can pass via breastfeeding thus it is suspected that antivirals can also pass via breastfeeding.
Can Efren tablet be taken while alcohol consumption?
The interaction is unknown but this medication causes neurological and psychological side effects. Thus, consult your physician.
Can I take drive or operate heavy machineries while on Efren tablet?
This medication causes neurological and psychological side effects thus caution is used while driving or operating machineries.
Can Efren tablet be taken as monotherapy in HIV treatment?
No, Efren tablet must be taken with other antivirals.
Precautions and general warning of Efren 600mg Tablet
Alcohol
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet generally causes neurological and psychological side effects thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol. For further queries, consult your physician.
Driving or operating machinery
It is preferred to drive or operate heavy machinery with caution as Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet causes neurological and psychological side effects. For further queries, consult your physician.
Pregnancy
The use of Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it causes neural tube defects in the newborn.
Breast Feeding
The use of Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet during breastfeeding is not recommended as evidence shows less amount of the medication passes via breastfeeding to the baby that may cause adverse effects in newborn.
Kidney Problem
Renal filtration impairment – monitor function. For further queries, consult your physician.
Liver Disease
Liver disorders and diseases like hepatitis B or C, Child Pugh disease
Monitor liver function before and during therapy, especially in patients with other
How to Take Efren 600mg Tablet
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is taken orally at an empty stomach.
Efren tablet must be taken at the same time once a day as prescribed by your physician.
Efren tablet is always taken with other antivirals.
Efren tablet is best if taken at bedtime as it reduces the side effects that are experienced by a patient.
After therapy has been initiated, do not take more or less of Efren medicine than prescribed or stop taking it without your physicians’ approval. Skipping or changing Efren tablet dose without approval may cause the amount of the virus to increase making the infection more difficult to treat, or worsen side effects.
Use of Efren 600mg Tablet in Adult
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding inform your physician as they are not advisable.
In the case of HIV infection, the recommended dosage is one tablet of Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet with other antivirals once per day orally preferably at bedtime
In case of occupational exposure, the recommended dosage is Efren tablet 600mg taken once per day preferably at bedtime for 28 days. The treatment must be initiated within hours after exposure.
Use of Efren 600mg Tablet in children
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet must be taken with other antivirals as prescribed by the physician without fail. These drugs must be taken on an empty stomach thus preferably at bedtime.
Use of Efren 600mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet has only been used in few patients 65 years or older. Dosage and usage are similar to adults. Discuss with your physician before usage.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
If you have any allergy
If you have a liver problem
If you have a kidney problem
If you have hypertension or any heart problem
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
General instructions
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is taken with other antivirals orally as prescribed dosage at specific time regularly preferably at bedtime.
Drug Interaction of Efren 600mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Serum concentration can be increased by Darunavir, Dihydroergotamine, Methysergide
Serum concentration can be decreased by Ginkgo biloba, Phenytoin
Severity of adverse effects can be increased by Tryptophan, Succinylcholine, Methadone, Thiamine
Drug-Food Interaction
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet can be safely taken with any type of food but best to take them at bedtime, if doubts arise kindly refer to your physician. Efren tablet generally causes psychological and neurological side effects thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Over Dose
Contact your doctor, pharmacist or nurse immediately.
Missed Dose
You can take the missed dosage if you notice within 12 hours. Always take with other antivirals and at bedtime. If it is more than 12-18 hours, then skip the dosage and take the next doses as usual. Don’t take a double dose for a forgotten dose.
Storage and Disposal
Keep the medication out of children’s reach
Keep the medication away from pets
Once expired dispose immediately
Store at 30?C
Fast Tag
Efren (Efavirenz (600mg)) tablet is a non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
Do not use this medication while pregnant and lactation period.
Don’t use this medication with liver disease and heart diseases.
This medication doesn’t stop the spread of HIV infection from person to person thus use caution and precaution while sexual contact, needle injury etc.