Name: Virataz (300 mg)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Virataz (300 mg) is an antiretroviral drug, prescribed for HIV/AIDS. It inhibits HIV protease and blocks the formation of new virus cells.

Virataz (300 mg) Capsule Hetero Healthcare Ltd. (GenX) Generic : Atazanavir	₹ 2,100.00 300mg 30 Capsules

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Drug information on Virataz (300 mg) (Atazanavir) from Hetero Healthcare Ltd. (GenX)

Drug Name : Atazanavir

Atazanavir(Reyataz) generic Virataz (300 mg) is an antiretroviral drug, prescribed for HIV/AIDS. It inhibits HIV protease and blocks the formation of new virus cells.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Mar 30, 2018

Medical condition(s) for which Virataz (300 mg) may be prescribed

AIDS/HIV

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Initial – Adult- the recommended dose is 300 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily as single dose.
The recommended dose is 400 mg (without ritonavir) once daily.

Side effects of Virataz (300 mg)

Body as a Whole : Headache.

Gastrointestinal : Nausea, jaundice, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Central Nervous System : Sleeplessness, dizziness and nerve damage.

♦ Skin : Rash and DRESS syndrome.

How to use Virataz (300 mg)?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.

When Should Virataz (300 mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

It should not be co-administered with antimycobacterials, antineoplastics, benzodiazepines, ergot derivatives, GI Motility Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, neuroleptic, PDE5 inhibitor and contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Virataz (300 mg)

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney problems or who are on dialysis, blood disorder, diabetes, heart problems or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Avoid contact during the treatment period.

It may raise blood sugar level; monitor blood sugar regularly while taking this medication.

♦ Patient may develop kidney stones and/or gallstones ; if it is so consult with your healthcare provider immediately.

Other Precautions for Virataz (300 mg)

Monitor liver and heart functions, bilirubin levels and cholesterol levels regularly while taking this medication.

Storage Conditions for Virataz (300 mg)

Store it at room temperature (25° C), and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.

♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA

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