Description

What is Atazanavir/Ritonavir?

Also called Reyataz, Atazanavir is an antiretroviral (ARV) that is extensively utilized in HIV medical treatment. It stops, reduces, and inhibits the virus from its persistent development in the human body. It is a medication with generic versions, making it affordable and accessible to the general public. Reyataz is applauded for its suitability to many infected patients. Atazanavir is a generic medication that is also alternatively available as Atazor, Synthivan, and Virataz-R.

How does Atazanavir/Ritonavir work?

Known as a protease inhibitor, Atazanavir functions by creating a wall that impedes the virus from its replication activity. It stops the transmission, allowing the body to fight the infection, as well as the possibility of other emerging illnesses. Since HIV is very much capable of helping AIDS to develop, the same medicine is also administered to prevent such a phenomenon. This significant treatment not only reduces cases of death but also help patients live a healthy life.

Dosage

As for Atazanavir’s dosage, still observing the following can impact the needed prescription:

• Age of the person with HIV
• Weight of the person with HIV
• Existing health problems and medication being used
• Kind of medications being used

Adult Dosage

• First time users – 400 mg
• Experienced users – 300 mg + ritonavir

How to take it?

The protocol for HIV medications includes having an accurate and original prescription from the doctor. This way, the treatment is updated since the prescription contains the duration of the dosage, whether it be the quantity of medicine or the amount of time it is completed. This is the main reason why complying with what’s provided by the doctor is always a prerequisite. It can save someone’s life!  The medicine can be taken as a whole. Swallowing it with water is highly suggested. It’s also easy when taken with food.

Side effects

Some medicines do not show any sign of adverse effects. However, for HIV medications, there is a lot to take note of. Some of these are:

Common side effects

• Headache
• Trouble sleeping
• Nausea or vomiting

Severe side effects

• Joint pain
• Weight loss
• Intolerance to heat and cold
• Difficulty in breathing
• Numbness in legs, hands, feet, or legs
• Swelling around the eyes or lips
• Infections, itching, or rashes