Darunavir + Cobicistat Benefits & Uses

Darunavir + Cobicistat is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Darunavir + 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 150 mg cobicistat and 800 mg darunavir
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 150 mg cobicistat and 800 mg darunavir

Darunavir + Cobicistat Side Effects

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

Moderate

Increased Cholesterol level in blood
Increased Triglyceride level in Blood
Increased Liver Enzymes
Depression
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Kidney Stones

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Rash
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Headache
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Fatigue
Insomnia

Darunavir + Cobicistat Related Warnings

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

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

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

Darunavir + Cobicistat rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Darunavir + Cobicistat on the Liver?

Darunavir + Cobicistat is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Darunavir + Cobicistat on the Heart?

Darunavir + Cobicistat is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Darunavir + Cobicistat with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Pimozide

Ergotamine

Midazolam

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Digoxin

Dexamethasone

Cyclosporin

Erythromycin

Dasatinib

Bosentan

Alfuzosin

Moderate

Nifedipine

Fentanyl

Budesonide

Darunavir + Cobicistat Contraindications

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

Allergy
Liver Disease
Graves' Disease
Jaundice
Hepatitis B
Diabetes
Bleeding
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Darunavir + Cobicistat

Is this Darunavir + Cobicistat habit forming or addictive?

Darunavir + Cobicistat is not addictive in nature.

Darunavir + Cobicistat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Darunavir + Cobicistat

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Darunavir + Cobicistat and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Darunavir + Cobicistat

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