Efavirenz is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Efavirenz. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Efavirenz through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxCUI
- 349477
- Therapeutic Equivalence (TE) Code
ABTherapeutically equivalent — meets FDA bioequivalence requirements
- Pharmacologic Class
- ["Cytochrome P450 2B6 Inducers [MoA]","Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors [MoA]","Cytochrome P450 2C9 Inhibitors [MoA]","Cytochrome P450 3A Inducers [MoA]","Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors [MoA]","Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]","Non-Nucleoside Analog [EXT]","Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors [MoA]"]
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Efavirenz tablets in combination with other antiretroviral agents is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and in pediatric patients at least 3 months old and weighing at least 3.5 kg. Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection in adults and in pediatric patients at least 3 months old and weighing at least 3.5 kg. (1)
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most significant adverse reactions observed in patients treated with efavirenz tablets are: • psychiatric symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5)], • nervous system symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)], • rash [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]. • hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9)] Most common adverse reactions (>5%, moderate-severe) are impaired concentration, abnormal dreams, rash, dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, insomnia, and vo…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Coadministration of efavirenz can alter the concentrations of other drugs and other drugs may alter the concentrations of efavirenz. The potential for drug-drug interactions should be considered before and during therapy. (7) 7.1 Potential for Efavirenz to Affect other Drugs Efavirenz has been shown in vivo to induce CYP3A and CYP2B6. Other compounds that are substrates of CYP3A or CYP2B6 may have decreased plasma concentrations when coadministered with efavirenz tablets. 7…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION • Efavirenz tablets should be taken orally once daily on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime. (2) • Recommended adult dose: 600 mg. (2.2) • Pediatric dosing is based on weight. (2.3) 2.1 Hepatic Function Monitor hepatic function prior to and during treatment with efavirenz tablets [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9)]. Efavirenz tablets are not recommended in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh B or C) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use). Drug Interactions A statement to patients and healthcare providers is included on the product’s bottle labels: ALERT: Find out about medicines that should NOT be taken with efavirenz tablets. Efavirenz may interact with some drugs; therefore, patients should be advised to report to their doctor the use of any other prescription or nonprescription medication. General Information for Patients Patients should be informed that efavirenz tablets are not a cu…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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