Combinations ; See Below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efariv | Cosmos Limited. | Cosmos Limited | 200mg | 90 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 1,900.00 |
| Efariv | Cosmos Limited. | Cosmos Limited | 600mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 750.00 |
| Efcure | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited | Syner-Medica (K) Ltd | 200mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 2,200.00 |
| Efavir | Cipla Ltd. | Surgipharm Ltd | 600mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 1,200.00 |
| Estiva | Hetero Drugs Ltd | Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. | 600mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 2,100.00 |
| Efavirenz More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs or NtRTIs) that inhibit viral reverse transcriptase and viral DNA synthesis |
| Drug Indication | HIV infection in combination with other ARVs. |
| Precautions | Reduce dose in serious hepatic disorders; higher risks of worsening of psychiatric disorders. |
| Contra-Indications | Cisapride; ergot alkaloids; triazolam and midazolam. Avoid use in children less 3 years. |
| Side Effects | Neurological disturbances (common) such as dizziness, drowsiness and impaired concentration; rashes especially in children; hypocholesterolaemia; allergic reaction; suicidal tendency; seizures; erythema multiforme; Steven-Johnson; tachycardia. |
| Dosage | Daily oral dose tablets or capsule: 13- <15 kg; 200mg: 15- <20kg; 250mg: 20- <25kg;300mg: 25- <32,5kg;; 300mg; 32.5- < 40 kg;400: 40 > 600mg. Daily oral dose liquid (3-4yrs): 13- <15 kg; 360mg: 15- <20kg; 390mg: 20- <25kg;450mg: 25- <32,5kg; 510mg. Daily oral dose liquid (5-17yrs): 13- <15 kg; 270mg: 15- <20kg; 390mg: 20- <25kg; 450mg: 32.5- < 40 kg;510: 40 > 720mg |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Hiv Chemotherapy |