What are Axentri 150mg Tablets (Maraviroc)?

Axentri 150mg Tablets are prescription anti-HIV tablets containing Maraviroc 150 mg. They are used in adults and certain children with CCR5-tropic HIV-1 infection, always in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.

Before starting treatment, a laboratory test is required to confirm that the patient's HIV strain is CCR5-tropic, because Maraviroc does not work against HIV strains that use different receptors.

Uses of Axentri 150mg Tablets (Maraviroc)

Main medical uses

• Treatment of CCR5-tropic HIV-1 infection
• Used together with other antiretroviral medicines
• Helps lower HIV viral load
• Supports immune system function in HIV management

Axentri 150mg Tablets are not effective against CXCR4-tropic or mixed-tropic HIV strains and should only be used after appropriate testing.

How Axentri 150mg Tablets (Maraviroc) Work

Maraviroc works by blocking the CCR5 receptor found on the surface of certain immune cells. Some HIV strains use this receptor to enter the cells. By blocking CCR5, Maraviroc helps prevent the virus from infecting new cells.

This unique mechanism helps reduce the amount of HIV in the body when used with other HIV medicines.

Benefits of Axentri 150mg Tablets (Maraviroc)

• Helps lower HIV viral load
• Works through a different mechanism than many other HIV medicines
• Can be useful in patients with resistant HIV treatment histories
• Supports immune health when combined with other HIV medicines
• Available in convenient oral tablet form

Dosage and Administration of Axentri 150mg Tablets

The dose of Maraviroc depends on the other HIV medicines being used at the same time because some medicines increase or decrease Maraviroc levels.

Common adult doses may include:

• 150 mg twice daily
• 300 mg twice daily
• 600 mg twice daily in some cases

How to take Axentri 150mg Tablets

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Can be taken with or without food
• Take at the same times every day
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Do not stop HIV treatment without medical advice

Important Safety Information

Important warnings include:

• May cause serious liver problems
• Can cause severe allergic reactions with rash and liver injury
• May cause low blood pressure and dizziness, especially when standing
• Should only be used after HIV tropism testing
• May interact with many other medicines

Stop the medicine and seek urgent medical help if you develop rash, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.

Possible Side Effects of Axentri 150mg Tablets (Maraviroc)

Common side effects may include:

• Cough
• Cold symptoms
• Fever
• Dizziness
• Muscle or joint pain
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Rash

Serious side effects may include:

• Severe allergic reactions
• Liver injury
• Severe skin reactions
• Low blood pressure with fainting

Precautions Before Taking Axentri 150mg Tablets

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or hepatitis
• Inform your doctor if you have heart disease or low blood pressure
• Discuss all medicines you are taking before starting treatment
• Make sure HIV tropism testing has been performed
• Do not stop your HIV medicines without your doctor's advice

Drug Interactions of Axentri 150mg Tablets

Maraviroc is affected by medicines that change CYP3A activity. These medicines may require a lower or higher Maraviroc dose.

• Ritonavir and other boosted HIV medicines
• Ketoconazole and other antifungal medicines
• Clarithromycin
• Rifampin
• Carbamazepine and Phenytoin
• Herbal products such as St. John’s Wort

Always provide a complete list of all medicines and supplements to your doctor before starting Axentri 150mg Tablets.

Storage Instructions for Axentri 150mg Tablets

• Store at room temperature below 30°C
• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep in the original packaging
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use expired medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are Axentri 150mg Tablets used for?

Axentri 150mg Tablets are used with other HIV medicines to treat CCR5-tropic HIV-1 infection.

2. What does Axentri 150mg Tablets contain?

Axentri 150mg Tablets contain Maraviroc 150 mg.

3. Why do I need a tropism test before taking Maraviroc?

Maraviroc only works against HIV strains that use the CCR5 receptor. A tropism test confirms whether the medicine is likely to work.

4. Can Axentri 150mg Tablets cure HIV?

No. Axentri 150mg Tablets help control HIV infection but do not cure HIV or AIDS.

5. Can Axentri 150mg Tablets be taken with food?

Yes. Maraviroc can be taken with or without food.

6. What are the common side effects of Axentri 150mg Tablets?

Common side effects include cough, fever, dizziness, rash, abdominal pain, and constipation.

7. Can Axentri 150mg Tablets interact with other medicines?

Yes. Maraviroc interacts with many medicines that affect CYP3A, including some HIV medicines, antibiotics, antifungals, and seizure medicines.

8. Do I need a prescription for Axentri 150mg Tablets?

Yes. Axentri 150mg Tablets are prescription medicines and should only be used under medical supervision.