Atazanavir + Ritonavir Benefits & Uses

Atazanavir + Ritonavir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Atazanavir + Ritonavir 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either 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 100 mg ritonavir
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg atazanavir and 100 mg ritonavir, dose should be given to patient above 6 years old
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either 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 100 mg ritonavir
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either 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 100 mg ritonavir

Atazanavir + Ritonavir Side Effects

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

Moderate

Increased Cholesterol level in blood
Increased Bilrubin Level
Blurred vision
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Rash
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Cough
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Flushing
Fatigue
Back Pain

Atazanavir + Ritonavir Related Warnings

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

Atazanavir + Ritonavir rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Atazanavir + Ritonavir safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Atazanavir + Ritonavir.
What is the effect of Atazanavir + Ritonavir on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Atazanavir + Ritonavir on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Atazanavir + Ritonavir on the Liver?

Side effects of Atazanavir + Ritonavir rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Atazanavir + Ritonavir on the Heart?

Atazanavir + Ritonavir has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Atazanavir + Ritonavir with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Imipramine

Pindolol

Verapamil

Mild

Diclofenac

Indomethacin

Atazanavir + Ritonavir Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Atazanavir + Ritonavir

Is this Atazanavir + Ritonavir habit forming or addictive?

Atazanavir + Ritonavir does not cause addiction.

Atazanavir + Ritonavir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atazanavir + Ritonavir

Atazanavir + Ritonavir may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atazanavir + Ritonavir

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Atazanavir + Ritonavir as it can have severe side effects.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Reyataz® (atazanavir sulfate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 810

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 194-196

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvir (ritonavir)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 810

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 939-941

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