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Axentri 150Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Maraviroc
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Axentri 150Mg Tablet

Axentri 150Mg Tablet is a medication used in the treatment of those infected with HIV. It is a type of antiretroviral drug that falls in the category of CCR5 receptor antagonist. It is an entry inhibitor that blocks HIV from entering and infecting the immune system cells. It works by attaching itself to the CCR5 coreceptor proteins on the surface of immune cells.

You should consult your doctor before taking Axentri 150Mg Tablet if you have any heart or kidney or liver problems, low blood pressure, allergy to any medicine or other substances, had Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C in the past, or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, plan on becoming pregnant, are on any medication or supplements, taking hormone based birth control measures or if you have any other medical condition.

The possible side effects you may encounter after taking Axentri 150Mg Tablet includes postural hypotension, dizziness, fainting, myocardial infarction, heart problems, immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS), skin reactions, allergic problems like rashes, itching, swelling of tongue, mouth, lips, or throat. You should see a doctor immediately if any of these effects become bothersome or last for long duration of time.

Axentri 150Mg Tablet comes as 20mg, 25mg, 75mg, 150mg, 300mg oral tablets or 20mL oral solution. You should take it with some other HIV medicine and it should be swallowed whole, not chewed. It is advised that you should consult a doctor regarding the recommended dosage of Axentri 150Mg Tablet.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Axentri 150Mg Tablet

    • Hiv Infection

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Axentri 150Mg Tablet ?

    • Nausea

    • Rash

    • Anemia

    • Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

    • Weakness

    • Increased Liver Enzymes

    • Abdominal Pain

    • Flatulence

    • Loss Of Appetite

    • Depression

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Axentri 150Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Maraviroc, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication prevents HIV from attacking human cells. The active constituent of this medication is a tiny molecule antagonist that inhibits communication between human CCRS and HIV-1 gp120. It does that by judiciously binds to the human chemokine receptor CCR5 on the membrane of CD4 cells.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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