Efavirenz - ef-FAH-ver-enz is using with other medication in the treat of the infection causing by the human immunodeficiency virus - HIV. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome - AIDS.
Efavirenz will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems that usually result from AIDS or HIV disease. Efavirenz will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this drug may continue to have some of the problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form - s:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA