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Atazanavir

INFORMATION ABOUT ATAZANAVIR

Atazanavir Uses

Atazanavir is used in the treatment of HIV infection.

How Atazanavir works

Atazanavir is an anti-HIV medication. It works by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.

Common side effects of Atazanavir

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Rash, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Cough, Muscle pain, Jaundice, Fever, Increased bilirubin in the blood
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Last updated
28 Mar 2025 | 05:40 AM (UTC)
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Medicine brands for Atazanavir

Atazor
₹2112 to ₹2957
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2 variant(s)
Atavir
₹2156 to ₹2156
Cipla Ltd
1 variant(s)
Virataz
₹1968 to ₹1968
Hetero Drugs Ltd
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Atazanavir

  • Atazanavir should be taken with food.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Do not take antacids an hour before or two hours after taking Atazanavir.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Atazanavir should be taken with food.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Do not take antacids an hour before or two hours after taking Atazanavir.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Atazanavir

Atazanavir is used in combination with other anti-retroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection
Yes, hyperbilirubinemia (an increase in the level of bilirubin in the blood) is a known side effect of Atazanavir.
Atazanavir belong to a group of medications called azapeptide HIV-1 protease inhibitor. It inhibits some viral polypeptides in the HIV-1 infected cells of the body and inhibits and prevents maturation of virus in the cells. Atazanavir does not cure HIV infections; it decreases the risks of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other HIV-related illnesses due to compromised immunity
Yes, lipodystrophy (changes in body fat - build up or loss of body fat) is a known side effect of Atazanavir