Maraviroc oral solution

What is this medicine?

MARAVIROC (mah RAV er rock) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. This medicine can lower, but not fully prevent, the risk of spreading HIV to others.

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use the syringe that comes with the medicine to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one or you are unsure how to measure the dose. If the prescribed dose is more than 10 mL, you will need to divide the dose. Follow the directions given to you by your healthcare provider about how to divide the dose.

A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for select conditions in children as young as newborns, special care may be needed.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

• breathing problems

• chest pain

• feeling faint or lightheaded, falls

• signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin

• tingling, pain or numbness in the hands or feet

• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine

• vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• aches, pains

• cough

• diarrhea

• dizziness

• trouble sleeping

What may interact with this medicine?

• boceprevir

• clarithromycin

• medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole, itraconazole

• medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin

• nefazodone

• other medicines for HIV like darunavir, delavirdine, efavirenz, indinavir, ritonavir

• rifampin

• St. John's wort

• telaprevir

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• heart disease or high risk of heart disease

• hepatitis B or C

• kidney disease

• liver disease

• low blood pressure or take medicines to lower blood pressure

• an unusual or allergic reaction to maraviroc, other medicine, food, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.

HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.