Atazanavir is an antiviral drug used to treat AIDS, which inhibits the reproduction of the HIV virus and strengthens the immune system.
This substance is the active ingredient in the drug known commercially as Reyataz and is produced by the Bristol laboratory. This medicine can only be used on medical advice and is taken in capsules for adults and children over 6 years of age.
- This retroviral medicinal product should be provided free of charge in health facilities and is therefore not acquired by the patient.
Atazanavir is indicated for the treatment of AIDS in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.
Doses of this AIDS drug should be indicated by the doctor, but usually in adults, the doctor recommends ingestion of 300 mg once daily with 100 mg of ritonavir, every day with food, associated with other drugs for the treatment of HIV. .
In children, the dose of atazanavir is calculated according to body weight and taken once daily with food and 100 mg ritonavir.
The main side effects of atazanavir are headache, yellowish skin and eyes, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, rashes and loss of muscle mass.
Atazanavir is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to one of the formula components, pregnant or nursing, children up to 6 years of age or people with severe hepatic impairment.