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Darunavir
Latest prescription information about Darunavir. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Darunavir
Pronunciation : da roon' a veer
Trade Name(s):
International- Prezista When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity, co- administering with other medications will cause life-threatening reactions.
When it is to be taken : Adult: initial: 800 mg (two 400 mg tablets) taken with ritonavir 100 mg once daily with food. Maintenance: 600mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily with food. Child: Dose is based on body weight of the child. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients who are taking other medications, diabetes, bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, severe allergy, tuberculosis, pneumonia, elderly, pregnancy, and breast-feeding. * If the patient is taking Didanosine, it should be taken one hour before this medication in order to avoid drug interactions. * Fat accumulation may occur in different parts of the body, monitor cholesterol level regularly. Side Effects : Body as whole- Fever, swelling, dry mouth and sore throat. Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and constipation. Central Nervous System - Headache, confusion and anxiety. Respiratory System - Cough, hiccups and shortness of breath. Skin - Rash, sweating, skin inflammation and blistering. Metabolic- Increase in liver enzyme, cholesterol and blood sugar. * It may increase bleeding events; avoid injury, cuts and bruises. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. Keep away from children and pets. |
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