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Composition :

EFAVIRENZ-600MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Efcure 600 Tablet

Efcure 600 Tablet belongs to the group of medications called ‘antiretroviral drugs’ used to treat HIV infection in adults and children of at least 3 months old and weighing at least 3.5 kg. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection that over time leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Efcure 600 Tablet is used with other medicines to control and reduce the amount of HIV in the body so that the immune system can work in a good way.

Efcure 600 Tablet contains 'Efavirenz' which is a ‘nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor’ and works by interfering with the normal working of enzymes (reverse transcriptase in HIV ) that are essential for the production of viruses. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV.

Take Efcure 600 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Efcure 600 Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. The common side effects of Efcure 600 Tablet are trouble sleeping, drowsiness, dizziness, unusual dreams and trouble concentrating. However, seek medical attention if the side effects persist.

Do not take Efcure 600 Tablet if you are allergic to Efcure 600 Tablet or any other contents present in it. Efcure 600 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver and kidney diseases. Consult a doctor immediately if you develop any new signs of infection while using this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant and breastfeeding. It is important to monitor liver functions during the treatment, in persons with liver disease including hepatitis B or C infection. Older adults are sensitive to the side effects of Efcure 600 Tablet , so dosage adjustment is required.

Uses of Efcure 600 Tablet

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Directions for Use

Take Efcure 600 Tablet as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Efcure 600 Tablet is used with other medicines to control and treat HIV infection. This medicine helps to reduce the amount of HIV, which in turn improves the natural defense system(immune system ) of the body. When a person takes Efcure 600 Tablet , it goes into their bloodstream and interferes with the action of an enzyme ( reverse transcriptase (RT)), that is used by HIV infected cells for their growth and making new viruses. HIV destroys the white cells of the body that are important for protecting the body from other infections. Efcure 600 Tablet slows down the destruction of these white cells and stops the virus from copying it. By inhibiting the activity of this enzyme, Efcure 600 Tablet helps to lower the risk of getting serious infections associated with HIV and allows a person to live a normal life.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Efcure 600 Tablet
Managing depression as a side effect of medication: a comprehensive guide.
  • Remember, managing depression as a side effect of medication requires patience, persistence, and collaboration with your healthcare team.
  • Tell your doctor about your depression symptoms to adjust medication.
  • Consult a therapist or counsel for emotional support.
  • Engage in regular exercise to release endorphins (neurotransmitters).
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation and deep breathing.
  • Build a support network of friends, family, and support groups.
  • Establish a consistent sleep schedule.
  • Eat a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol and recreational substances.
  • Keep a mood journal to track symptoms and progress.
Managing Medication-Triggered Anxiety: A Comprehensive Approach:
  • Inform your doctor about your anxiety symptoms so that you doctor may explore potential drug interactions and alter your treatment plan.
  • Work with your doctor to adjust your medication regimen or dosage to minimize anxiety symptoms.
  • Reduce anxiety symptoms by practicing relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.
  • Regular self-care activities, such as exercise, healthy food, and adequate sleep, can assist control anxiety.
  • Surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, or a support group to help manage anxiety and stay motivated.
  • Regularly track anxiety symptoms and report any changes to your doctor to ensure your treatment plan is effective and adjusted as needed.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
  • If you have discomfort, illness, or unease after taking medication, seek medical attention.
  • Your treatment plan may be modified, including adjusting the dosage, substituting with an alternative medication, or discontinuing the medication. Additionally, certain lifestyle changes may be recommended to help manage symptoms.
  • To manage discomfort, follow your doctor's advice, like getting plenty of rest, or staying hydrated, and practising stress-reducing techniques.
  • Track your symptoms regularly and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider to manage the discomfort effectively.
  • Relieve inflammation with cool compresses, oatmeal baths, and fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Wear loose, breathable clothing and keep nails trimmed to minimise irritation.
  • Use over-the-counter treatments like calamine lotion for relief.
  • Identify and avoid triggers like new soaps, detergents, or foods.
  • Seek medical help if the rash is severe, spreading, persistent, or accompanied by fever, swelling, or difficulty breathing.

Drug Warnings

Efcure 600 Tablet is not a complete treatment of HIV infection however this medicine helps to reduce the HIV in the body so that the immune system of the body can protect the body from other infections associated with a weak immune system. To reduce the chance of spreading HIV to others it is suggested to keep taking all the HIV medicines suggested by your doctor. Use an effective contraceptive method during sexual activity and never share your personal items like needles, syringes toothbrushes with anyone as these products may have liquid with HIV. This medicine contains lactose, so inform your doctor if you have an intolerance to any sugars. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
Using carbamazepine together with Efcure 600 Tablet may reduce the effect of carbamazepine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efcure 600 Tablet with Carbamazepine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
Using ziprasidone together with Efcure 600 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efcure 600 Tablet with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EfavirenzRilpivirine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
Taking Rilpivirine with Efcure 600 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rilpivirine with Efcure 600 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EfavirenzErgometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
When Efcure 600 Tablet is taken with Ergometrine, the level of Ergometrine in the body can go up. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ergometrine with Efcure 600 Tablet is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, ringing of the ears, chest pain, palpitation, or irregular heartbeats contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
When Efcure 600 Tablet is taken with Dienogest, it can lower the metabolism of Dienogest and increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efcure 600 Tablet with Dienogest can possibly result in an interaction, however, it can be taken when advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
Taking Efcure 600 Tablet and Cisapride can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efcure 600 Tablet and Cisapride together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
When Efcure 600 Tablet is taken with Ranolazine, it can lower the levels of Ranolazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ranolazine with Efcure 600 Tablet is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
EfavirenzGrepafloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
Taking Efcure 600 Tablet with Grepafloxacin can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efcure 600 Tablet with Grepafloxacin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
Taking Efcure 600 Tablet with Thioridazine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efcure 600 Tablet with Thioridazine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Efcure 600 Tablet:
Coadministration of Voriconazole with Efcure 600 Tablet can alter the blood levels and effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voriconazole with Efcure 600 Tablet can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor if you experience vomiting, dizziness, difficulty concentrating. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a diet with fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Opt for lean meat such as skinless chicken and fish. Limit processed and high-sugar foods.
  • Avoid acidic foods such as tomatoes, lemons and oranges.
  • Limit alcohol intake and quit smoking.
  • Exercise regularly as it promotes both physical and mental health.
  • Take the necessary precautions to avoid the spread of infection to other people.

Side Effects of Efcure 600 Tablet

  • Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Insomnia
  • Headaches
  • diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Muscle pain (myalgia)
  • Abnormal heartbeats
  • Liver failure
  • Increased cholesterol increased triglyceride levels
  • Drowsiness
  • Abnormal dreams
  • Hallucinations
  • Difficulty concentrating

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIRETROVIRAL AGENTS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Efcure 600 Tablet is not a complete treatment of HIV infection however this medicine helps to reduce the HIV in the body so that the immune system of the body can protect the body from other infections associated with a weak immune system.

To reduce the chance of spreading HIV to others it is suggested to keep taking all the HIV medicines suggested by your doctor. Use an effective contraceptive method during sexual activity and never share your personal items like needles, syringes, toothbrushes with anyone as these products may have liquid with HIV.

Efcure 600 Tablet contains "Efavirenz" which is a ‘nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor’ and works by interfering with the normal working of enzymes (reverse transcriptase in HIV) that are essential for the production of viruses. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV.

Efcure 600 Tablet does not affect fertility. However, if you develop any side-effects while using Efcure 600 Tablet , consult your doctor immediately.

Efcure 600 Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Abrupt stopping of this medicine may lead to resistance to other medications making the infection difficult to treat.

Efcure 600 Tablet may cause dizziness. So, it would be best if you refrained from driving or operating heavy machinery that requires you to stay alert.

Efcure 600 Tablet may alter kidney function. So, it is used with caution in patients with kidney failure, especially adolescents.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • SIMEPREVIR
  • GANCICLOVIR
  • CIDOFOVIR

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may regularly monitor liver function, kidney function and bone density if you take Efcure 600 Tablet .
  • Reliable method of contraceptives should be used to prevent pregnancy while using Efcure 600 Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV): It is a virus that suppresses the immune system and causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) over time. The suppression of immunity leads to the development of opportunistic infections. It is a life-long condition and there is no permanent cure. The treatment (antiretroviral therapy) is given to suppress the infection. If the right treatment is not provided, then it may affect and kill immune cells which can put the body at high risk of getting serious infections. HIV can transfer from one person to another by blood, vaginal and rectal fluids, breast milk and semen.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is advised to avoid consuming alcohol as it may worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Efcure 600 Tablet is a category B medicine. It should be used with caution in pregnant women as Efcure 600 Tablet may pass into breastmilk, which can transmit HIV to baby, so do not breastfeed your child.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Efcure 600 Tablet should only be used in breastfeeding females if prescribed by the doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Efcure 600 Tablet may cause dizziness. So, avoid driving or refrain from any activities that require you to alert mentally.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Efcure 600 Tablet should not be used in adolescents with kidney failure. In other people with severe kidney diseases, Efcure 600 Tablet is given only if clinically needed and suggested by the doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Efcure 600 Tablet is safe to be used in children only if suggested by the doctor depending upon the age and weight of the child.

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