Selzentry (Maraviroc)

Selzentry is an antiviral medication that prevents certain viral cells from multiplying in your body. Selzentry is used to treat CCR5-tropic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1. Selzentry is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Selzentry may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide

Directions

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 Selzentry with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or break the Selzentry tablet. Swallow the pill whole. It is important to use Selzentry 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 Selzentry at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Cautions

If you have severe kidney disease, you may not be able to take Selzentry if you use certain other medications. Tell your doctor about all other medications you use. Selzentry may cause serious liver problems. Stop taking this medicine and seek medical treatment at once if you have a serious drug reaction that can harm your liver. Symptoms may include: itching or rash, vomiting, upper stomach pain, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Selzentry (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling). Stop taking Selzentry and seek medical treatment at once if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body (especially your liver). Symptoms may include: itching or rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle or joint aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, upper stomach pain, vomiting, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).