What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Etravirine | Efavirenz | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An antiviral | An antiviral |
| Used for | Etravirine, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in antiretroviral treatment-experienced adult patients and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older [see Mic… | Efavirenz in combination with other antiretroviral agents is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and in pediatric patients at least 3 months old and weighing at least 3.5 kg. Efavirenz is a non-nucleos… |
| Usual adult dose | Adult patients: 200 mg (one 200 mg tablet or two 100 mg tablets) taken twice daily following a meal. | Adult dose: 600 mg. |
| Infancia | Pediatric patients (2 years to less than 18 years of age and weighing at least 10 kg): dosage of etravirine is based on body weight and should not exceed the recommended. | Pediatric dosing is based on weight. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following adverse reactions are described in greater detail in other sections: Severe skin and hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Immune reconstitution syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.… | The most significant adverse reactions observed in patients treated with efavirenz are: •psychiatric symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )], •nervous system symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )], •rash [see Warn… |
| Pregnancy | Not on the label | 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to efavirenz during pregnancy. Physicians are encouraged to register… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherEtravirine is an antiviral and Efavirenz is an antiviral. Etravirine is used for: Etravirine, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in antiretroviral treatment-experienced adult patients and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older [see Mic… Efavirenz is used for: Efavirenz in combination with other antiretroviral agents is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and in pediatric patients at least 3 months old and weighing at least 3.5 kg. Efavirenz is a non-nucleos…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.