Drug reference
efavirenz
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Antiretroviral)
Mechanism of action
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) against HIV-1
Common side effects
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Total cholesterol increased
- HDL increased
- Diarrhea
Contraindications
- Previously demonstrated clinically significant hypersensitivity (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, or toxic skin eruptions) Coadministration of efavirenz with elbasvir and grazoprevir
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is efavirenz?
efavirenz belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does efavirenz work?
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) against HIV-1
What are the common side effects of efavirenz?
Rash, Dizziness, Total cholesterol increased, HDL increased, Diarrhea
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