Atazanavir Benefits & Uses

Atazanavir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Atazanavir 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

Atazanavir Side Effects

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

Moderate

Increased Cholesterol level in blood
Increased Bilrubin Level

Mild

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

Atazanavir Related Warnings

Is the use of Atazanavir safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Atazanavir without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Atazanavir safe during breastfeeding?

Atazanavir may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Atazanavir on the Kidneys?

Atazanavir has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Atazanavir on the Liver?

Atazanavir is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Atazanavir on the Heart?

Using Atazanavir does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Atazanavir with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atazanavir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atazanavir 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 Atazanavir

Is this Atazanavir habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Atazanavir is addictive.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Atazanavir should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Atazanavir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atazanavir

Taking Atazanavir with food is safe.

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.

Unknown