Review the side-effects of Etravirine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea and rash.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, stomach inflammation, constipation, dry mouth and mouth ulcer.
General - Fatigue and sluggishness.
Central Nervous System - Peripheral neuropathy, headache, tingling, drowsiness, epilepsy, fainting, memory loss, nervousness, sleep disorders, abnormal dreams, confusion, disorientation and tremor.
Heart- High blood pressure, chest pain and heart attack.
Eye and ENT - Vertigo and blurred vision.
Blood- Anemia.
Liver- Liver inflammation and liver enlargement.
Metabolic- Increased blood sugar, loss of appetite and increased level of blood cholesterol.
Genitourinary- Kidney failure and breast enlargement in males.
Respiratory- Asthma and difficulty in breathing.
Skin- Night sweats, itching, dry skin and swelling of face.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea and rash.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, stomach inflammation, constipation, dry mouth and mouth ulcer.
General - Fatigue and sluggishness.
Central Nervous System - Peripheral neuropathy, headache, tingling, drowsiness, epilepsy, fainting, memory loss, nervousness, sleep disorders, abnormal dreams, confusion, disorientation and tremor.
Heart- High blood pressure, chest pain and heart attack.
Eye and ENT - Vertigo and blurred vision.
Blood- Anemia.
Liver- Liver inflammation and liver enlargement.
Metabolic- Increased blood sugar, loss of appetite and increased level of blood cholesterol.
Genitourinary- Kidney failure and breast enlargement in males.
Respiratory- Asthma and difficulty in breathing.
Skin- Night sweats, itching, dry skin and swelling of face.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Etravirine
Etravirine(Intelence) generic is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS. This medication inhibits the growth and multiplication of human immunodeficiency virus.Trade Names for Etravirine
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