Delavirdine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Rescriptor
Proper Use of This MedicineThis medicine can be taken with our without food.
It is very important that you find out about medicines 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:
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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.
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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 patients with achlorhydria (absence of stomach acid) they should take
delavirdine with a glass of orange juice or cranberry juice.
Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor.
Do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than
your doctor ordered. Also, do not stop taking this medicine without checking
with your doctor first.
Keep taking delavirdine for the full time of treatment,
even if you begin to feel better.
Dosing - The dose of delavirdine will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of delavirdine. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For treatment of HIV infection:
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Adults - 400 mg three times a day in combination with other antiretroviral
medicines. Your healthcare professional will decide on the other medicines
needed and how much you will use.
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Children younger than 16 years of age - Use and dose must be
determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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