Maraviroc
General English name: Maraviroc
Brand: Celsentri
Application: Acquired Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults
Pharmaceutical forms of Maravirok
Maravirok Drug Information
Dosage and method of taking Maravirok
Contraindications to the use of Maravirok
Consumption of Maravirok during pregnancy and lactation
The impact of Maravirok on driving and working with machines
Maravirok Drug Interactions
Special warnings and precautions while taking Maravirok
Side effects of Maravirok
Overdose of Maravirok (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of Maravirok
Pharmaceutical forms of Maravirok
Tablet
Maravirok Drug Information
Maravirok is an antiretroviral drug. It is used to control the symptoms of HIV infection. Maravirok reduces the progression and proliferation of HIV but is not a definitive treatment. The HIV virus destroys cells in the body called CD4 cells. These cells are very important for the body to defend against a variety of infections. If HIV infection is not treated, the immune system gradually weakens and loses the ability to fight off various infections. Maravirok is a CCR5 antagonist antiretroviral drug that blocks the CCR5 receptor required by the HIV virus to enter CD4 marker T cells. As a result, Maravirok helps keep the immune system healthy by reducing the amount of virus entering the body's immune cells.
Maravirok is prescribed in combination with other medicines to treat HIV. Combination therapy for HIV reduces the resistance of the virus to drugs, and the use of combination drugs increases the effectiveness of drugs.
Dosage and method of taking Maravirok
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with Maravirok. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of Maravirok varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. It is usually taken as a 300 mg tablet twice a day, although the dose may be higher or lower.
- You can take the pills with or without food.
- Try to take your doses at the same time each day and at the regular hour.
- Maravirok can be eaten before and after meals.
- If you forget to take your daily dose of Maravirok at the right time but soon forget, take the medicine; But if you remember when the next dose is about an hour away, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to the use of Maravirok
Note the expiration date of the Maravirok medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never give Maravirok to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with Maravirok, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Consumption of Maravirok during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The impact of Maravirok on driving and working with machines
Maravirok can make you dizzy and drowsy, so make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Maravirok Drug Interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Maraviroc may have drug interactions with orlistat and St. John's wort.
Special warnings and precautions while taking Maravirok
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking Maravirok:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding your baby.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you have ever had a cardiovascular problem.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Side effects of Maravirok
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Skin rash and urticaria: Tell your doctor immediately if the urticaria becomes more severe.
Boredom, bloating, abdominal pain: Eat simple foods and avoid spicy and high-fat foods.
Diarrhea: Drink plenty of water to replenish lost water.
Weakness and fatigue: In this situation, avoid driving and working with tools.
Headache: Ask your doctor to prescribe a suitable painkiller.
Decreased appetite, sleep problems, depression: Consult your doctor if any of these conditions become a problem.
Changes in blood test results: Your doctor will check these medications.
Important Note: Although urticaria is common in people taking this medicine, it can be a sign of a drug allergy if the urticaria becomes severe. Therefore, if you experience any of the following symptoms, tell your doctor immediately:
Severe blisters on the skin, fever, muscle and joint pain, jaundice
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Maravirok.
Overdose of Maravirok (drug poisoning)
Do not take Maraviroc in excess of the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Maravirok
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.