Sustiva
Antiretroviral Therapy, HIV
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Sustiva
Treatment for
Antiretroviral Therapy
What is Sustiva
Efavirenz
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Efavirenz (brand names Sustiva® and Stocrin®) is a type of medicine used to treat HIV. It is part of a combination of drugs called Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and is usually taken with two other drugs (zidovudine or tenofovir, and lamivudine). Efavirenz is also sometimes prescribed to people who have recently been exposed to HIV, as it can help reduce the risk of transmission.
Sustiva
is the brand name
Sustiva Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Sustiva
Efavirenz
1998
52
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Efavirenz, otherwise called Sustiva, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses including Antiretroviral Therapy and HIV .
Antiretroviral Therapy
Used in combination with Efavirenz for Antiretroviral Therapy
HIV
Used in combination with Efavirenz for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection
Effectiveness
How Sustiva Affects Patients
Efavirenz is a type of medicine usually taken orally to treat HIV infections. It is usually given in combination with other medicines, such as another type of HIV medicine (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor) and a protease inhibitor. This combination of medications is recommended by the CDC for the treatment of HIV infection.
How Sustiva works in the body
Efavirenz works by blocking an enzyme called reverse transcriptase which helps the virus to make copies of itself. This stops the virus from multiplying and spreading. It does not, however, get rid of the virus that is already in the body. The drug is converted into an active form in the body, and this active form can also affect human DNA polymerase, which may be responsible for some of the drug's side effects.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Sustiva is contingent upon the diagnosed malady. The dosage additionally changes as indicated by the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Capsule - Oral) featured in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Antiretroviral Therapy
600.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral
HIV
600.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral
Warnings
Sustiva Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Sustiva.
Common Sustiva Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
(R)-warfarin
Major
The metabolism of (R)-warfarin can be decreased when combined with Efavirenz.
(S)-Warfarin
Major
The metabolism of (S)-Warfarin can be decreased when combined with Efavirenz.
1,2-Benzodiazepine
Major
The metabolism of 1,2-Benzodiazepine can be decreased when combined with Efavirenz.
3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid
Major
The metabolism of 3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid can be decreased when combined with Efavirenz.
5-androstenedione
Major
The metabolism of 5-androstenedione can be decreased when combined with Efavirenz.
Sustiva Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Sustiva?
44 active studies are assessing the potential of Sustiva in providing Antiretroviral Therapy for certain conditions.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Antiretroviral Therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
HIV
39 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Sustiva Reviews: What are patients saying about Sustiva?
5
Patient Review
4/14/2008
Sustiva for HIV
5
Patient Review
7/15/2009
Sustiva for HIV
5
Patient Review
3/23/2017
Sustiva for HIV
5
Patient Review
11/20/2007
Sustiva for HIV
4.7
Patient Review
2/24/2009
Sustiva for HIV
4.7
Patient Review
4/17/2008
Sustiva for HIV
4.7
Patient Review
5/26/2010
Sustiva for HIV
4.3
Patient Review
6/25/2010
Sustiva for HIV
4.3
Patient Review
11/13/2007
Sustiva for HIV
4
Patient Review
9/30/2007
Sustiva for Prevention of HIV Infection after Exposure
3.3
Patient Review
2/28/2011
Sustiva for HIV
3.3
Patient Review
2/20/2008
Sustiva for HIV
3
Patient Review
1/28/2008
Sustiva for HIV
2.7
Patient Review
1/5/2008
Sustiva for HIV
Patient Q&A Section about sustiva
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is there a generic for Sustiva?
"The generic version of Sustiva, efavirenz, is used to treat HIV and is available in a 600mg 30ct bottle."
Answered by AI
What type of drug is Sustiva?
"It works by stopping the HIV virus from multiplying.
Sustiva is a prescription medicine used to treat HIV Infection. It may be used alone or with other medications. Sustiva belongs to a class of drugs called HIV NNRTIs. It works by stopping the HIV virus from multiplying."
Answered by AI
Is Sustiva a NNRTI?
"Efavirenz (SUSTIVA), a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for adults and children. Efavirenz must be taken with other antiretroviral drugs, as with other NNRTIs."
Answered by AI
What is Sustiva used for?
"This drug is one of a combination of drugs used to treat HIV infection.other HIV medications work to control HIV by decreasing the amount of HIV in the body, which allows the immune system to work more effectively. This lowers the chances of developing HIV complications, such as new infections or cancer, and improves patient quality of life."
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