suddenly Delavirdine Generic Name: Delavirdine (de la VIR deen) Brand Name: Rescriptor Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Delavirdine: It is used to treat HIV infection. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Delavirdine? If you have an allergy to delavirdine or any other part of delavirdine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are taking or will be taking another drug like this one. If you take any drugs (prescription, OTC, natural products, vitamins) that must not be taken with this medicine, like certain drugs that are used for high cholesterol, seizures, migraines, or rifampin. There are many drugs that must not be taken with delavirdine. If you are taking St. John's wort. Do not take St. John's wort with this medicine. This medicine may not work as well. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take delavirdine. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take delavirdine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Think Before You Ink: Health Risks Associated With Tattoos What are some things I need to know or do while I take Delavirdine? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine interacts with many other drugs. The chance of delavirdine's side effects may be raised or how well this medicine works may be lowered. The chance of the other drugs' side effects may also be raised. This may include very bad, life-threatening, or deadly side effects. Check with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure that it is safe for you to take delavirdine with all of your other drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins). Do not run out of this medicine. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. Stay under the care of your doctor. This medicine does not stop the spread of diseases like HIV or hepatitis that are passed through blood or having sex. Do not have any kind of sex without using a latex or polyurethane condom. Do not share needles or other things like toothbrushes or razors. Talk with your doctor. Do not take more than what your doctor told you to take. Taking more than you are told may raise your chance of very bad side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using delavirdine while you are pregnant. How is this medicine (Delavirdine) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. All products: Take with or without food. Keep taking delavirdine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. It is important that you do not miss or skip a dose of this medicine during treatment. If you have low stomach acid levels, take delavirdine with an acidic drink like orange or cranberry juice. Do not take didanosine within 1 hour of this medicine. Do not take antacids within 1 hour of delavirdine. 100 mg tablet: You may put tablet in 1/2 glass of water, let it sit for a few minutes, mix and drink. Rinse glass with more water and drink. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. If you miss taking this medicine for a few days in a row, call your doctor before you start taking it again. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. Signs of a pancreas problem (pancreatitis) like very bad stomach pain, very bad back pain, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Signs of high or low blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, change in eyesight. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. Feeling confused. Change in balance. A heartbeat that does not feel normal. Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there). Memory problems or loss. Mood changes. Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. Pale skin. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Feeling very tired or weak. Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation. Change in body fat. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Black, tarry, or bloody stools. Throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds. Not able to control eye movements. A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes. This medicine may help the immune system work. If you have an infection that you did not know you had, it may show up when you take delavirdine. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any signs of infection like fever, sore throat, weakness, cough, or shortness of breath after you start this medicine. What are some other side effects of Delavirdine? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Loose stools (diarrhea). Feeling tired or weak. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Delavirdine? Store at room temperature. Keep lid tightly closed. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about delavirdine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about delavirdine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using delavirdine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about delavirdine Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: NNRTIs Consumer resources Delavirdine Delavirdine (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Rescriptor Professional resources Delavirdine Mesylate (AHFS Monograph) Delavirdine (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides HIV Infection} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Delavirdine Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! 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