SELZENTRY- maraviroc tablet, film coated
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MEDICATION GUIDE |
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SELZENTRY (sell-ZEN-tree) (maraviroc) tablets |
SELZENTRY (sell-ZEN-tree) (maraviroc) oral solution |
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What is the most important information I should know about SELZENTRY? SELZENTRY can cause serious side effects including serious liver problems (liver toxicity). Some people who take SELZENTRY can develop a severe rash or an allergic reaction before liver problems happen and may be life-threatening. Stop taking SELZENTRY and call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems: |
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Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your liver before you begin treatment with SELZENTRY and as needed during treatment with SELZENTRY. |
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What is SELZENTRY? SELZENTRY is a prescription Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) medicine given with other HIV-1 medicines to treat CCR5-tropic HIV-1 infection in adults and children weighing at least 4.4 lb (2 kg). HIV-1 is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Use of SELZENTRY is not recommended in people with dual/mixed- or CXCR4‑tropic HIV‑1. SELZENTRY should not be used in premature newborns or children weighing less than 4.4 pounds (2 kg). |
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Do not take SELZENTRY if you have severe kidney problems or are on hemodialysis and are also taking certain other medications. |
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Before you take SELZENTRY, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take SELZENTRY with other medicines. Your healthcare provider may need to change your dose of SELZENTRY when you take it with certain medicines. You should not take SELZENTRY if you also take St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum). |
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How should I take SELZENTRY?
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What are the possible side effects of SELZENTRY? SELZENTRY can cause serious side effects including:
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The most common side effects of SELZENTRY in adults include colds and cold-like symptoms, cough, fever, rash, bloating and gas, indigestion, constipation, and dizziness. The most common side effects of SELZENTRY in children include vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness. The most common side effect of SELZENTRY in newborns is decreased hemoglobin (protein inside red blood cells). These are not all the possible side effects of SELZENTRY. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1‑800‑FDA‑1088. |
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How should I store SELZENTRY?
Keep SELZENTRY and all medicines out of the reach of children. |
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General information about the safe and effective use of SELZENTRY Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those mentioned in a Medication Guide. Do not use SELZENTRY for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give SELZENTRY to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for the information about SELZENTRY that is written for health professionals. |
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What are the ingredients in SELZENTRY? Active ingredient: maraviroc Inactive ingredients: Tablets: Dibasic calcium phosphate (anhydrous), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate. Tablet film-coating contains: FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, soya lecithin, polyethylene glycol (macrogol 3350), polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide. Oral Solution: Citric acid, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, strawberry flavoring (501440T), and sucralose. Manufactured for: ViiV Healthcare Durham, NC 27701 SELZENTRY is a trademark owned by or licensed to the ViiV Healthcare group of companies. ©2022 ViiV Healthcare group of companies or its licensor. SEL:10MG For more information go to www.selzentry.com. |
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
Revised: 9/2022 |