Type of Drug: Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors prevent HIV from using an enzyme called reverse transcriptase to make copies of itself. These drugs are also known as NNRTIs, nonnucleosides or "nonnukes."
Approved adult dosing
one 600 mg tablet, once a day at bedtime
Daily, at bedtime
Sustiva 600 mg
three 200 mg capsules, once a day at bedtime
Daily, at bedtime
Sustiva 200 mg
Notes on taking this medication
Take at bedtime
Take on an empty stomach
Sustiva interacts with many other drugs; persons using Sustiva with those drugs may need an adjustment to their dose of the other drugs; consult your medical provider
Side effects
Sleep disturbances, such as vivid dreams (improves over the first several weeks); dizziness; drowsiness; mood disturbances
Difficulty with concentration
Rash
Do not take during pregnancy; may cause birth defects
This information is not meant to substitute for advice from your medical provider or pharmacist. If you have any questions about your medication dosing, talk to your medical provider or pharmacist.