Manufacturer: Hetero Drugs Ltd
Salt Composition : Atazanavir(300mg)
Strip of 30 Capsule
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Virataz 300mg Capsule should be taken with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may monitor your liver function while taking this medication.
Virataz 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.
Atazanavir demonstrates nonlinear pharmacokinetics with greater than dose-proportional increases in AUC and Cmax values over the dose range of 200 to 800 mg once daily. A steady state is achieved between Days 4 and 8, with an accumulation of approximately 2.3-fold.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Virataz
Rash
Headache
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Cough
Muscle pain
Jaundice
Fever
Increased bilirubin in the blood
ATAZANAVIR should be avoided if you are allergic to it. It is contraindicated in patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme or patients taking alfuzosin, triazolam, orally administered midazolam, ergot derivatives, rifampin, irinotecan, lovastatin, simvastatin, indinavir, cisapride, pimozide, as it can cause serious side effects. Hence avoid using this medicine under such conditions. Inform your doctor if you have any cardiovascular conditions, liver/kidney disease, diabetes, or immune reconstitution syndrome on priority. ATAZANAVIR should be given to pregnant and breastfeeding women only if recommended by the doctor. ATAZANAVIR is not recommended for children below six years of age as safety and efficacy are not established. This medicine may cause dizziness; hence avoid driving or operating machines while taking ATAZANAVIR.
Virataz 300mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Virataz 300mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Virataz 300mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Atazanavir is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older weighing at least 5kg.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ATAZANAVIR may interact with alpha-adrenergic blockers (prazosin, alfuzosin), gastrointestinal medicine (cisapride), contraceptives (ethynyl estradiol, norethindrone), immunosuppressants (cyclosporin, sirolimus, tacrolimus), antibiotics (clarithromycin), etc.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have cardiac problems, liver or kidney disease, or diabetes.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
PRAZOSIN
ALFUZOSIN
CISAPRIDE
ESTRADIOL
CYCLOSPORIN
TACROLIMUS
CLARITHROMYCIN
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Virataz 300mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Virataz 300mg Capsule should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not take antacids an hour before or two hours after taking Virataz 300mg Capsule.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Virataz 300mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Virataz 300mg Capsule used for?
Virataz 300mg Capsule is used in combination with other anti-retroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection
Q. Does Virataz 300mg Capsule cause hyperbilirubinemia?
Yes, hyperbilirubinemia (an increase in the level of bilirubin in the blood) is a known side effect of Virataz 300mg Capsule.
Q. How does Virataz 300mg Capsule work?
Virataz 300mg Capsule 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. Virataz 300mg Capsule 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 Virataz 300mg Capsule cause lipodystrophy?
Yes, lipodystrophy (changes in body fat - build up or loss of body fat) is a known side effect of Virataz 300mg Capsule
