Maraviroc

Maraviroc belongs to a group of medicines called CCR5 antagonists. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It prevents the entry of HIV virus into the human body and thus controls the infection. Maraviroc is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow the instructions carefully, for all the medicines that you are given. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Some common side effects include nausea, rash, anemia (low red blood cell count), insomnia (difficulty sleeping), weakness and stomach pain. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex. Maraviroc is a chemokine receptor antagonist. It shows its action by binding to the human chemokine receptor CCR5 present on the membrane of CD4 cells (T-cells) and prevents the interaction of HIV with CCR5 required by the HIV virus to enter the human cells.

• HIV infection

Maraviroc is a chemokine receptor antagonist. It shows its action by binding to the human chemokine receptor CCR5 present on the membrane of CD4 cells (T-cells) and prevents the interaction of HIV with CCR5 required by the HIV virus to enter the human cells.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Maraviroc may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

Common: • Nausea • Rash • Anemia (low number of red blood cells) • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) • Weakness • Increased liver enzymes • Abdominal pain • Flatulence • Loss of appetite • Depression

[CAUTION] Maraviroc may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Maraviroc. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Maraviroc is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

[UNSAFE] Maraviroc is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

[CAUTION] Maraviroc should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Maraviroc may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Maraviroc should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Maraviroc may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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