ELVITEGRAVIR

Overview

ELVITEGRAVIR is a Schedule H drug.
Elvitegravir treats HIV infection. Take this medication with food and do not miss any doses.Missing doses can make it harder to treat HIV. This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once daily, with food. Elvitegravir must be given with a protease inhibitor, ritonavir, and with another antiretroviral drug.it helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life.

Usage

ELVITEGRAVIR is generally used to treat: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
ELVITEGRAVIR can address symptoms like: Fever, Head Headache, Throat Soreness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Vomit, Loose Motion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 5yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

ELVITEGRAVIR is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • This medicine is not a cure for HIV. Stay under the care of your doctor.
  • If you are also taking didanosine, take it at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after elvitegravir.
  • Do not take antacids within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking elvitegravir.
  • To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
  • Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 infection to others.
  • Do not share or re-use needles or other injection equipment.
  • Do not share personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them, like toothbrushes and razor blades.
  • Do not have any kind of sex without protection. Always practice safer sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ELVITEGRAVIR over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

ELVITEGRAVIR : Diarrhoea, Head Headache, Nausea

Serious Side-Effects

ELVITEGRAVIR : Acute Diarrhoea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Body Discoloration

Rare Side-Effects

ELVITEGRAVIR : Vomiting, Indigestion, Heartburn, Skin Rash, Sadness, Restless Or Irritability, Abdomen Discomfort, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Difficulty Concentrating, Difficulty Sleeping, Fatigue (tiredness)

Technical Classification

ELVITEGRAVIR is categorized as: INTEGRASE STRAND TRANSFER INHIBITOR / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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