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Rescriptor

delavirdine
Used for HIV Treatment
Used for HIV Treatment

Rescriptor (delavirdine) was one of the first HIV antiretroviral (ARV) medications approved by the FDA. It hasn't been a first choice treatment option for many years, and is no longer available in the United States.

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Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP
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Michelle Nguyen, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 30, 2021
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What is Rescriptor (delavirdine)?

How Rescriptor (delavirdine) works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsRescriptor (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassHIV ART
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityPrescription only
faqs

Frequently asked questions about Rescriptor (delavirdine)

What is Rescriptor (delavirdine)?
Rescriptor (delavirdine) is a HIV ART (antiretroviral therapy) medication that stops the HIV virus from infecting your cells. It's in a subclass called "NNRTI," similar to HIV ARTs like Sustiva or Edurant, which are more commonly used.
Is Rescriptor (delavirdine) still available?
No, there are no brand or generic versions available in the U.S.
Why was Rescriptor (delavirdine) discontinued?
The FDA reported that the manufacturer decided to stop making Rescriptor (delavirdine) for business reasons, not safety. It could be that the demand for the medication was too low after newer HIV ARTs became available.
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interactions

Interactions between Rescriptor (delavirdine) and other drugs

Rescriptor (delavirdine) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Rescriptor (delavirdine). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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