Estiva 600 MG Tablet 30

Estiva 600 MG Tablet 30 is used for the following:

• Treatment of HIV infection in adults

• Management of HIV as part of combination therapy

• Controlling viral replication in HIV-positive patients

• Improving immune system function in HIV infection

• Reducing HIV viral load in the bloodstream

• Preventing progression from HIV to AIDS

• Supporting CD4 cell count recovery

• Managing HIV in patients 3 months and older

Follow these instructions while taking Estiva 600 MG Tablet 30:

• Take this tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime.

• Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet.

• Continue taking this medicine regularly as advised by your doctor.

• Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Estiva 600 MG Tablet 30 is taken orally.

Estiva 600 MG Tablet 30 contains Efavirenz (600 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase Inhibition: Efavirenz blocks an enzyme called HIV-1 reverse transcriptase that the virus needs to multiply in your body. This enzyme is essential for the virus to convert its genetic material (RNA) into DNA, a crucial step in viral replication.

• Viral Replication Prevention: By inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme, efavirenz prevents HIV from making copies of itself inside your CD4 cells (a type of white blood cell that helps fight infections).

• CD4 Cell Protection: Through its antiviral activity, efavirenz helps protect CD4 cells from destruction, allowing your immune system to maintain or recover its function.

• Viral Load Reduction: The medicine effectively reduces the amount of HIV in your bloodstream (viral load), which helps slow down the progression of HIV infection.

• Store Estiva 600 MG Tablet 30 in its original container at room temperature.

• Keep the bottle tightly closed and do not remove the desiccant.

• Protect from moisture and excessive light.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the package.

• Maintain a balanced, nutritious diet rich in proteins and vitamins to help strengthen your immune system, which is important when managing HIV infection.

• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may worsen side effects of efavirenz and potentially harm your liver, which needs to stay healthy while taking antiretroviral medicines.