Efavirenz (known as Sustiva (EU) )

Generic name: Efavirenz

Brand names: Sustiva Stocrin

Class: NNRTIs (Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors)

Side-effects:

Common: Rash, dizziness, sleep disturbance, abnormal dreams, impaired concentration, nausea, vomiting, headache, tiredness, diarrhoea, anxiety, depression
Rare: Psychosis, severe rash, liver problems

Dosage:

600mg tablet and 200mg capsule

Take 600 mg once a day

Notes:

Take on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime.

This article was last reviewed on 19/12/2011 by T. Kelaart.

Date due for the next review: 30/9/2014.

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