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Men's Health » Anti Viral » Sustiva (Efavirenz) Sustiva (Efavirenz) is antiviral drug(NNRTI). It blocks reverse transcriptase an enzyme (protein that helps chemical reactions) that HIV needs to make more copies of itself. Buy Sustiva (Efavirenz) and other Anti Viral products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Sustiva (Efavirenz): Product Type: Anti Viral Brand name: Sustiva Generic name: Efavirenz What is the most important information I should know about Sustiva? • Treatment with Sustiva has been associated with the development of serious psychiatric side effects including severe depression suicidal thoughts aggressive behavior paranoid reactions manic reactions. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any new or worsening psychiatric symptoms. • Use caution when driving operating machinery or performing other hazardous activities. Sustiva may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness avoid these activities. • Avoid alcohol or use it with caution while taking Sustiva. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness while taking this medication. • Sustiva is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and you can still transmit the virus to others during therapy with the medication. Follow your doctor's instructions with respect to high-risk activities such as unprotected sex and the sharing of needles. What is Sustiva? • Sustiva is an antiviral medication. It is in a category of HIV medicines called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Sustiva inhibits the reproduction of HIV in the body. • Sustiva is used to treat the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Sustiva is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. • Sustiva may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Sustiva? • Sustiva may cause serious and/ or life-threatening side effects if taken with certain other medications including the following: cisapride (Propulsid) astemizole (Hismanal) terfenadine (Seldane) midazolam (Versed) triazolam (Halcion) ergotamine (Ergostat Ergomar and others) dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45) and others. Do not take any other medicines during treatment with Sustiva without first talking to your doctor. • Before taking Sustiva tell your doctor if you have liver disease; a history of mental illness or depression; or high blood levels of cholesterol or triglycerides (types of fat in the blood). • You may not be able to take Sustiva or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. • Sustiva is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that Sustiva is known to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use Sustiva without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate use of birth control during treatment with Sustiva if necessary. • Sustiva passes into breast milk and it is not known whether it will affect a nursing baby. To prevent transmission of the virus to uninfected babies it is recommended that HIV-positive mothers not breast feed their babies. How should I take Sustiva? • Take Sustiva exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Sustiva can be taken with or without food. Do not take Sustiva with a high fat meal. • Taking Sustiva at bedtime may help to minimize side effects. • It is important to take Sustiva regularly to get the most benefit. • Treatment of HIV/ AIDS almost always requires the use of two or more drugs. If you need to stop taking one of the medicines you are taking for HIV you should stop all of them until you can talk to your doctor. • Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with Sustiva to monitor progress and side effects. • Store Sustiva at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. • Symptoms of an Sustiva overdose may include confusion poor coordination headache numbness or tingling tremor dizziness muscle cramps and seizures. What should I avoid while taking Sustiva? • Use caution when driving operating machinery or performing other hazardous activities. Sustiva may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness avoid these activities. • Avoid alcohol or use it with caution while taking Sustiva. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness while taking this medication. • Follow your doctor's instructions with respect to high-risk activities such as unprotected sex and the sharing of needles. Sustiva is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and you can still transmit the virus to others during therapy with this medication. What are the possible side effects of Sustiva? • Treatment with Sustiva has been associated with the development of serious psychiatric side effects including severe depression suicidal thoughts aggressive behavior paranoid reactions manic reactions. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any new or worsening psychiatric symptoms. • If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking Sustiva and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips tongue or face; or hives); or a rash. • Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue taking Sustiva and talk to your doctor if you experience dizziness; drowsiness; insomnia; abnormal dreams; impaired concentration; agitation or nervousness; headache; mild nausea vomiting or diarrhea; or changes in body fat (e.g. increased fat in the upper back neck breast and trunk and loss of fat from the legs arms and face). • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Sustiva? • Sustiva may cause serious and/ or life-threatening side effects if taken with certain other medications including the following: cisapride (Propulsid) astemizole (Hismanal) terfenadine (Seldane) midazolam (Versed) triazolam (Halcion) ergotamine (Ergostat Ergomar and others) dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45) and others. Do not take any other medicines during treatment with Sustiva without first talking to your doctor. • Before taking Sustiva tell your doctor if you are taking indinavir (Crixivan); ritonavir (Norvir); saquinavir (Invirase Fortovase); warfarin (Coumadin); clarithromycin (Biaxin); rifabutin (Mycobutin); or rifampin (Rifadin Rimactane). • You may not be able to take Sustiva or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Sustiva. 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View more Anti Viral Men's Health: Avodart (Dutasteride) Avodart (Dutasteride) is an androgen hormone inhibitor used in men to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which is swelling of the prostate. This medicine works by lowering the amount of the hormone responsible for prostate growth. Dutasteride reduces urinary blockage and improves urine flow. This medicine should not be used in women and children. Buy Avodart (Dutasteride) and other Men's Health products online at Medstore. About Avodart (Dutasteride): Product Type: Men's Health Brand name: Avodart Generic name: Dutasteride What is the most important information I should know about Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or to a similar medicine called finasteride (Propecia Proscar). • Avodart should never be taken by a woman or a child. Avodart can be absorbed through the skin and women or children should not be permitted to handle Avodart capsules. • Although Avodart is not for use by women this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Avodart capsules should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. • If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a leaking capsule wash the area with soap and water right away. • Do not donate blood while taking Avodart and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. Avodart can be carried in the blood and could cause birth defects if a pregnant women receives a transfusion with blood that contains Avodart. What is Avodart? • Avodart prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). • Avodart is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. This medicine helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on. • Avodart may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or to a similar medicine called finasteride (Propecia Proscar). • Avodart should never be taken by a woman or a child. Avodart can be absorbed through the skin and women or children should not be permitted to handle Avodart capsules. • Although Avodart is not for use by women this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Avodart capsules should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. • If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a leaking capsule wash the area with soap and water right away. How should I take Avodart? • Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Avodart can be taken with or without food. • Swallow the Avodart capsule whole. Do not chew crush or break the capsule. • It is important to take Avodart regularly to get the most benefit. • Do not stop taking Avodart without first talking to your doctor. It may take as long as 3 to 6 months of treatment with Avodart before you notice improvement in your BPH symptoms. • To be sure this medication is helping your condition your prostate will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your PSA (prostate-specific antigen) may also be tested to help detect prostate cancer. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. • Store Avodart at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Avodart capsules may become soft and leaky or they may stick together if they get too hot. Do not use any capsule that is cracked or leaking. Call your pharmacist for instructions on how to safely dispose of a leaking Avodart capsule. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of Avodart is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. What should I avoid while taking Avodart? • Do not donate blood while taking Avodart and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. Avodart can be carried in the blood and could cause birth defects if a pregnant women receives a transfusion with blood that contains Avodart. What are the possible side effects of Avodart? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. • Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur such as: decreased libido (sex drive); decreased amount of semen released during sex; impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or breast tenderness or enlargement. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs: HIV medicines such as indinavir (Crixivan) saquinavir (Invirase) lopinavir/ ritonavir (Kaletra) ritonavir (Norvir) or nelfinavir (Viracept). • If you are using any of these drugs you may not be able to use Avodart or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. • There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Avodart. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Generic Avodart (Dutasteride) Dutas Veltride 0.5mg 120 caps 0.5mg 240 caps 0.5mg 60 caps 0.5mg 30 caps 0.5mg 90 caps Dutasteride Avodart
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