Delavirdine : How to Use

Delavirdine - Systemic

Brand Names

Rescriptor Delavirdine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

This drug can be taken with our without food.

The best for you that you find out about medication that can not be taken with delavirdine.

It is best to swallow both the 100 milligram - mg and 200 milligram - mg tablets whole. However, if swallowing is difficult, the 100 milligram - mg tablet can be put in a glass of water - at least 3 ounces, allowed to sit for a few minutes, and then stirred to mix. Drink the mixture right away. Then rinse the glass with water and drink that rinse to make sure the full dose is taken. Note:

Only the 100 milligram - mg tablets can be put into a glass of water to dissolve. The 200 milligram - mg tablets must be swallowed whole.

Do not take any antacid medications within 1 hour of the time you take delavirdine. They may prevent delavirdine from being absorbed into the body.

For diseaseds with achlorhydria - absence of stomach acid they must take delavirdine with a glass of orange juice or cranberry juice.

Take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor. Do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. Always do not stop taking this drug without checking with your family doctor first.

Keep taking delavirdine for the full time of treat, even if you begin to feel better.

Dosage

The dose of delavirdine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of delavirdine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For treat of HIV infection:
  - Adults 400 mg three times a day in combination with other antiretroviral medication. Your healthcare professional will decide on the other medication needed and how much you will use.
  - Children younger than 16 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.