Description:
Atavir 300mg Capsule- 30 is an antiviral medicine which is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It only prevents the virus from multiplying in your body. Monitoring of liver function and blood glucose levels is necessary while receiving this medicine.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of HIV infection
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy interaction:
Atavir 300mg Capsule is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Before taking atazanavir, inform you doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Inform you doctor if you have or ever had any liver problems or liver disease including hepatitis B or C or kidney problems. Discuss with your doctor about necessary precautions to be taken to avoid spreading of HIV virus to others. Atazanavir should not be used in children who weigh less than 10 kg or who weigh 25 kg or more. Consult your doctor if you experience sudden or spontaneous bleeding.
Side Effects:
Rash, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Crystals in urine, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Throat pain, Increased liver enzymes, Diarrhoea, Blood in urine, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Cough, Altered taste, Increased cholesterol level in blood, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Protein in urine.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Atavir 300mg Capsule- 30 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Atavir 300mg Capsule is an anti-HIV medication. It works by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.
Faq for medicine:
Q: What is Atavir used for?
A: Atavir is used in combination with other anti-retroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection
Q: Does Atavir cause hyperbilirubinemia?
A: Yes, hyperbilirubinemia (an increase in the level of bilirubin in the blood) is a known side effect of Atavir.
Q: How does Atavir work?
A: Atavir belong to a group of medications called azapeptide HIV-1 protease inhibitor. It inhibits some viral polypeptides in the HIV-1 infected cells of the body and inhibits and prevents maturation of virus in the cells. Atavir does not cure HIV infections; it decreases the risks of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other HIV-related illnesses due to compromised immunity
Q: Does Atavir cause lipodystrophy?
A: Yes, lipodystrophy (changes in body fat - build up or loss of body fat) is a known side effect of Atavir
Medicine interaction:
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