What is Selzentry: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Selzentry

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• This medicine works best if you take it at the same time each day and do not miss any doses. Refill your prescription on time so you do not run out of medicine.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If your next regular dose is less than 6 hours away, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.

• Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• Tablet: Swallow whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Tablet: Swallow whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If your next regular dose is less than 6 hours away, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.

• Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• This medicine works best if you take it at the same time each day and do not miss any doses. Refill your prescription on time so you do not run out of medicine.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Selzentry

Selzentry contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to maraviroc.

Selzentry warnings

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them.

• Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsSerious skin reactionsIncreased risk of infection or cancer

• Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health. Sometimes the immune system will start to fight infections that were hidden in your body, such as pneumonia, herpes, or tuberculosis.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis B or C), heart or blood vessel disease, low blood pressure, or had a heart attack.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Selzentry interactions

• Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.

• Some medicines can affect how maraviroc works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Boceprevir, carbamazepine, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, St John's wort, telaprevir, telithromycinBlood pressure medicineOther medicine to treat HIV or AIDS (including atazanavir, delavirdine, efavirenz, elvitegravir/ritonavir, etravirine, lopinavir/ritonavir, ritonavir).

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.

• This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health. Sometimes the immune system will start to fight infections that were hidden in your body, such as pneumonia, herpes, or tuberculosis.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsSerious skin reactionsIncreased risk of infection or cancer