Delavirdine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Rescriptor
Category
DescriptionDelavirdine (de-la-VIR-deen) is used, in combination with other medicines,
in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Delavirdine 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 usually related to AIDS
or HIV disease. Delavirdine will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people.
People who receive this medicine may continue to have other problems usually
related to AIDS or HIV disease.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Oral
- Tablets (U.S.and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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