Efavirenz
Uses
Efamat is an antiretroviral medicine; Efamat It is used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Efamat slows the progress of HIV infections, however it is not a cure, it just controls the HIV virus and prevents it from spreading
How it Works
Efamat treats HIV infections by inhibiting viral reverse transcriptase and DNA polymerases. The HIV virus needs An enzyme called RT (reverse transcriptase) to replicate its DNA in order to spread and infect more cells. Efamat works by blocking the reverse transcriptase, this then helps to terminate the DNA chain and prevent the virus from multiplying. Efamat slows down the HIV Infection progress in the body but it is not a cure.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Efamat may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Fatigue,
Vertigo,
Lipodystrophy,
Concentration difficulties,
Rash,
Headache,
Decrease in granulocyte count,
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping),
Sleepiness,
Vomiting,
Allergic reaction,
Abnormal dreams,
Increased liver enzymes,
Anxiety,
Fever,
Itching,
Difficulty in paying attention,
Increased triglyceride level in blood