Atazanavir is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Adult(Female) |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atazanavir is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Atazanavir safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Atazanavir without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Atazanavir safe during breastfeeding?
Atazanavir may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atazanavir on the Kidneys?
Atazanavir has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Atazanavir on the Liver?
Atazanavir is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Atazanavir on the Heart?
Using Atazanavir does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Atazanavir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atazanavir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atazanavir habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atazanavir is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Atazanavir as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Atazanavir should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Atazanavir in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Atazanavir
Taking Atazanavir with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atazanavir
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atazanavir with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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