Atazanavir + Cobicistat Benefits & Uses

Atazanavir + Cobicistat is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Atazanavir + Cobicistat Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg atazanavir and 150 mg cobicistat
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg atazanavir and 150 mg cobicistat

Atazanavir + Cobicistat Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atazanavir + Cobicistat is used -

Moderate

Increased Cholesterol level in blood
Increased Bilrubin Level
Depression
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Kidney Stones

Mild

Rash
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Cough
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Fatigue
Insomnia

Atazanavir + Cobicistat Related Warnings

Is the use of Atazanavir + Cobicistat safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Atazanavir + Cobicistat.
Is the use of Atazanavir + Cobicistat safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Atazanavir + Cobicistat. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Atazanavir + Cobicistat on the Kidneys?

Atazanavir + Cobicistat has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Atazanavir + Cobicistat on the Liver?

Atazanavir + Cobicistat has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Atazanavir + Cobicistat on the Heart?

Atazanavir + Cobicistat is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Atazanavir + Cobicistat with Other Drugs

Atazanavir + Cobicistat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Fentanyl

Budesonide

Atazanavir + Cobicistat Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atazanavir + Cobicistat unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Bleeding
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Heart Disease
Hemophilia
Jaundice
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Atazanavir + Cobicistat

Is this Atazanavir + Cobicistat habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Atazanavir + Cobicistat.

Atazanavir + Cobicistat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atazanavir + Cobicistat

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Atazanavir + Cobicistat, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atazanavir + Cobicistat

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Atazanavir + Cobicistat with alcohol.