Maraviroc Waymade (Maraviroc)
Complete patient guide for uses, dosage, side effects, and safety information
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What Is Maraviroc Waymade Used For?
Maraviroc Waymade contains the active ingredient maraviroc and belongs to a group of medicines called CCR5 blockers. It is specifically designed to help manage HIV infection when used alongside other HIV medications.
Primary Uses
Maraviroc Waymade is used in combination with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It reduces the amount of HIV in your body and helps strengthen your immune system.
How It Works
Maraviroc Waymade works by blocking the most common entry point into CD-4 cells (T-cells) called the ‘CCR5 receptor’. It prevents the HIV-1 virus from entering these immune system cells, stopping the virus from attacking them and preventing further damage to your immune system. It only works against HIV-1 viruses that use the CCR5 receptor for entry, which is why your doctor would have done a blood test to check your specific strain of HIV-1 before prescribing this medicine.
Important: Maraviroc Waymade does not cure HIV and you can still pass on HIV to others through sexual activity or blood contact. Use proper precautions to prevent transmission.
How to Take Maraviroc Waymade
Take Maraviroc Waymade exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose depends on what other medicines you’re taking with it.
Dosage Instructions
The usual dosage is either 150 mg, 300 mg or 600 mg twice a day. Your doctor will determine the right dose based on other medicines you’re taking. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water – do not chew them. You can take Maraviroc Waymade with or without food. Take all your anti-HIV medicines as prescribed and at the right time of day to help them work better and reduce the chance of drug resistance.
What If You Miss a Dose?
If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose when scheduled. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember and then return to your normal schedule. Take Maraviroc Waymade regularly at the same time each day.
Important: Never take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly or change the dose without talking to your doctor.
Available Tablet Strengths
Side Effects
Like all medications, this medicine can cause side effects. Most are mild and temporary, but some require medical attention.
Common Side Effects
These side effects occur relatively frequently and usually don’t require emergency care:
- diarrhoea
- constipation
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain or discomfort
- indigestion
- loss of appetite
- dizziness
- abnormal sense of taste
- problems sleeping or abnormal sleep
- rash
- muscle spasms or pain
- cough
- joint pain
- fever
- colds, upper respiratory tract infections or flu-like symptoms
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- weakness, tiredness, headaches, being short of breath, dizziness and looking pale, fainting
- convulsions, fits or seizures, shaking or tremors
- mental problems such as epilepsy or fits
- loss of reflexes
- hallucinations
- inability to move the muscles in the face
- lower back pain
- feeling dizzy, faint or light headed when standing up
- unexpected muscle aches or pain, paralysis or weakness
- swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin
- tingling or burning sensation in the hands or feet
- signs of frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers
- signs of meningitis (fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, stiff neck and sensitivity to bright light)
- signs of pneumonia (fever, chills, shortness of breath, cough, phlegm and occasionally blood)
- yellowing of the skin and eyes
- passing less or more urine than normal or a change in the colour of your urine, dark coloured urine
- bleeding problems such as bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, nosebleeds, bleeding from the back passage
Immune System Recovery
Within the first few weeks of treatment, some people may develop inflammatory reactions (pain, redness, swelling, high temperature) that may resemble an infection. These reactions are thought to be caused by recovery in the body’s ability to fight infections previously suppressed by HIV. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any new symptoms or changes in your health.
Important Warnings
Before taking Maraviroc Waymade, make sure your doctor knows about all your medical conditions and other medicines you’re taking.
Who Should Not Take Maraviroc Waymade
Do not use Maraviroc Waymade if you are allergic to maraviroc or any of the ingredients listed. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine. This medicine has not been studied in children less than 18 years of age.
Medical Conditions to Discuss
Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, history of low blood pressure or postural hypotension, kidney problems, heart problems, or if you take blood pressure medications. Your doctor may need to monitor your liver function during treatment.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It’s not known if Maraviroc Waymade can harm your unborn child. Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking this medicine. You should not breastfeed if you have HIV because the virus can be transmitted through breast milk. It’s also not known if maraviroc passes into breast milk, so you should not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
Clinical Trial Information: More treatment-naïve patients in clinical trials using maraviroc had treatment failures and developed resistance to lamivudine compared to patients using efavirenz.
Drug Interactions
Some medicines may interfere with Maraviroc Waymade and affect how it works. Tell your doctor about all medicines, vitamins, and supplements you’re taking.
St John’s Wort Warning: St John’s Wort can prevent Maraviroc Waymade from working properly. Do not take St John’s Wort together with this medicine.
- efavirenz, etravirine, raltegravir, lopinavir, darunavir, delavirdine, elvitegravir, atazanavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, saquinavir, boceprevir, telaprevir (HIV or hepatitis C medicines)
- ketoconazole, itraconazole (antifungal medicines)
- clarithromycin, telithromycin, rifampicin, rifabutin (antibiotics)
- carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin (seizure medicines)
- St John’s Wort (hypericum perforatum) – should not be taken together
Alcohol & Driving
Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Maraviroc Waymade affects you.
Alcohol
No specific alcohol warnings were mentioned in the source material. Consult your doctor about alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
Driving and Operating Machinery
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Maraviroc Waymade affects you. This medicine may cause dizziness and light-headedness in some people.
Storage
Store Maraviroc Waymade below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, or sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom, near a sink, in the car, or on window sills. Keep the medicine in its original pack until it’s time to take it. Keep out of reach of children. Take expired or unwanted medicine to any pharmacy for safe disposal.
Overdose Information
If you think you have taken too much Maraviroc Waymade, seek urgent medical attention immediately. Phone the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26), contact your doctor, or go to the nearest hospital Emergency Department, even if you feel fine. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness or lightheadedness when you stand up. If this happens, lie down until you feel better and get up slowly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maraviroc Waymade works by reducing the amount of HIV in your body and helping your immune system. The timeframe for effectiveness varies by individual and should be monitored by your doctor through regular blood tests.
Yes, you can take Maraviroc Waymade with or without food. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water and do not chew them.
No information about addiction potential was mentioned in the source material. This is an HIV medication that works by blocking virus entry into immune cells.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly or change the dose without talking to your doctor. It’s important to take all your anti-HIV medicines as prescribed to prevent drug resistance and maintain treatment effectiveness.
No specific alcohol warnings were mentioned in the source material. You should consult your doctor about alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose when scheduled. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember and return to your normal schedule. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Maraviroc Waymade has not been studied in children less than 18 years of age, so it should not be used in pediatric patients.
Important Disclaimer
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.