Delavirdine Mesylate and Zemuron

• Generic Name: delavirdine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rescriptor

Treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults; usually used in conjunction with 2 HIV nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).

Experts state delavirdine not recommended for initial treatment regimens in antiretroviral-naive adults because of inferior virologic efficacy and inconvenient dosing regimen.

Data insufficient comparing delavirdine regimens to the preferred 3-drug regimens for initial treatment in antiretroviral-naive adults; consider that the proportion of clinical study patients responding to regimen of delavirdine and 2 NRTIs with sustained plasma HIV-1 levels <400 copies/mL over 1 year has been relatively low.

• Generic Name: rocuronium
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Zemuron

Zemuron is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles.

Zemuron is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. This medicine helps to keep your body still during surgery. It also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before the surgery.

Zemuron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.