Trustiva 300 mg, 200mg & 600 mg

Do not take Trustiva 300 mg, 200 mg, & 600 mg if you are allergic to any of the active constituents of the medicine including Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disproxil. If you have severe liver disease or have heart conditions, then avoid taking this anti-HIV medication. Do not take this antiretroviral medication if you are currently taking medicines to treat fever, heart disease, heartburn, hepatitis C, fungal infections, irregular heartbeat, sleeping pills, antimalarial agents etc. If you are taking any of these medicines, inform your doctor straight away. Taking these medicines, along with this triple combination drug, could interfere with the mechanism of action of these drugs or cause serious side effects.

You can still pass on the virus when taking medicine, although the risk is lower when man effective antiretroviral therapy is followed. It will help if you discuss the precautions needed to avoid infecting other people. Trustiva is not a cure for HIV/AIDs. While receiving this triple combination drug, you may still develop infections or illness associated with HIV. You must be under the supervision of a doctor while receiving the anti-retroviral medication. Tell your doctor if you have had kidney disease or have problems with your kidneys. You may not be given Trustiva if you have moderate to severe kidney disease.

Like all medicines, Trustiva gives rise to unwanted effects, although not everyone who receives the medicine witnesses them. Tell your doctor immediately about possible serious side effects such as drowsiness, stomach pain, deep rapid breathing, or feeling sick. If you think you may be suffering from lactic acidosis, contact your doctor straight away. Other possible serious side effects of the medicine include allergic reaction, suicidal thoughts, aggression, pain in the abdomen or damage to kidney tubules.

Always take Trustiva or any other medicine exactly as you have told you. Go through your prescription before taking medicine. Check with your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the usage of the drug. Usually, one capsule is recommended to take on an empty stomach at least an hour or two before meals, preferably at bedtime. This may reduce the likelihood of some side effects, such as drowsiness and dizziness. Swallow Trustiva 300, 200, 600 mg capsules every day with water. It is essential not to miss a single dose of your HIV medicine.