Atavir Information

Atavir is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

The correct dosage of Atavir depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Atavir as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Atavir are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atavir is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Atavir's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Bleeding, Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Atavir since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Atavir contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Atavir have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Atavir, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Atavir Benefits & Uses
Atavir Dosage & How to Take
Atavir Side Effects
Atavir Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Atavir with Other Drugs
Atavir Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Atavir
Atavir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Atavir Benefits & Uses

Atavir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Atavir 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: This dose for pregnant women, must take with ritonavir 100 mg
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Atavir Related Warnings

Is the use of Atavir safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Atavir safely.

Safe
Is the use of Atavir safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Atavir for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Atavir on the Kidneys?

Atavir has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Atavir on the Liver?

Atavir may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Atavir on the Heart?

Atavir is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Atavir with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atavir Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Atavir

Is this Atavir habit forming or addictive?

Atavir does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Atavir as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Atavir only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Atavir in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Atavir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atavir

Taking Atavir with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Atavir

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Atavir.

Unknown

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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

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