maraviroc Health Article

Generic name(s):

maraviroc

Brand name(s):

Selzentry

What is the most important information I should know about maraviroc?

There are many other medicines that can interact with maraviroc. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.

Taking maraviroc will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people through unprotected sex or sharing of needles. Talk with your doctor about safe methods of preventing HIV transmission during sex, such as using a condom and spermicide. Sharing drug or medicine needles is never safe, even for a healthy person.

What is maraviroc?

Maraviroc is an antiviral medication that prevents certain viral cells from multiplying in your body.

Maraviroc is used to treat CCR5-tropic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1.

Maraviroc is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Maraviroc may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking maraviroc?

Before using maraviroc, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• kidney disease;

• liver disease, especially hepatitis B or C;

• low blood pressure;

• heart disease; or

• circulation problems or a history of stroke.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need dose adjustments or special tests during treatment. Your doctor will tell you if any of your medication doses need to be changed.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby, but HIV can be passed to the baby if the mother is not properly treated during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Take all of your HIV medicines as directed to control your infection while you are pregnant. You should not breast-feed while you are using maraviroc. Women with HIV or AIDS should not breast-feed at all. Even if your baby is born without HIV, you may still pass the virus to the baby in your breast milk.

How should I take maraviroc?

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

You may take maraviroc with or without food.

Do not crush, chew, or break the maraviroc tablet. Swallow the pill whole.

It is important to use maraviroc regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.

Store maraviroc at room temperature away from moisture and heat.