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Sustiva |
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- Description - |
Sustiva is one of the growing number of drugs used to fight HIV infection. HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, weakens the immune system until it can no longer fight off infections, leading to the fatal disease knownas AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
Like other drugs for HIV, Sustiva works by impairing the virus's ability to multiply. However, when taken alone it may prompt the virus to become resistant. Sustiva is therefore alwaystaken with at least one other HIV medication, such as Retrovir or Crixivan. Even when used properly, it may remain effective for only a limited time.
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abnormal dreaming,abnormal thinking,amnesia,agitation,confusion,cough,diarrhea,dizziness,drowsiness,fatigue,feelings of well-being,fever,hallucinations,headache,impaired concentration,insomnia,loss of identity,nausea,skin rash,vomiting |
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Alcohol
Amprenavir (Agenerase)
Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Indinavir (Crixivan)
Nelfinavir (Viracept)
Oral Contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol, such as Estinyl, Ovcon, and Ovral
Rifabutin (Mycobutin)
Rifampin (Rifadin and Rimactane)
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Saquinavir (Fortovase and Invirase)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
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Bristol-Myers Squibb |
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PO Box 4500 |
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Princeton, NJ 08540-4500 |
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USA |
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