Sustiva
Intended to relieve retroviral multiplication to support immune lymphocyte preservation and target reverse transcriptase.
- Categories
- HIV Management · Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Efavirenz
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 600mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Sustiva, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Sustiva vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Sustiva details
- Alternative names
- efavirenz
- Therapeutic class
- Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NNRTI)
- Pharmacological class
- NNRTI
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of highly CYP3A4-dependent medications; severe hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- vivid dreams; rash; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Simvastatin; St. John's Wort
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over three months and adults.
Serious side effects
severe depression and suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve retroviral multiplication to support immune lymphocyte preservation and target reverse transcriptase.
Mechanism of action
Non-competitively inhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, halting viral replication inside host cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Potential risk of neural tube defects. Avoid in first trimester. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Sustiva is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Efavirenz is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.