Reyataz(Oral)
Atazanavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
Atazanavir is used with other medications to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Atazanavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Atazanavir is for use in adults and children who are at least 3 months old and weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).
Atazanavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isReyataz(Oral)used for?
- HIV Infection
- Occupational Exposure
- Nonoccupational Exposure
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutReyataz(Oral)?
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to atazanavir.
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with atazanavir.Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use:
- 一个lfuzosin;
- cisapride;
- irinotecan;
- rifampin;
- sildenafil (Revatio, for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension);
- St. John's wort;
- 一个ntipsychotic medicine--lurasidone, pimozide;
- 一个ntiviral medicine--elbasvir/grazoprevir, glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, indinavir, nevirapine;
- ergot medicines--dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine;
- heart rhythm medication--amiodarone, quinidine;
- medicine to lower cholesterol--lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin; or
- sedative medicines--triazolam, oral midazolam.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- liver disease (especially hepatitis B or C);
- kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
- kidney stones or gallstones;
- diabetes;
- 一个bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; or
- heart problems.
Atazanaviroral powdermay contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Atazanavir激素类避孕药ef变差fective, including birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings. To prevent pregnancy while using atazanavir, use a barrier form of birth control: condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, or contraceptive sponge.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, and use your medications properly to control your infection. HIV can be passed to your baby if the virus is not controlled during pregnancy.Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy and for a short time after childbirth.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a registry to track the effects of atazanavir on the baby.If you took atazanavir during pregnancy,tell your doctor if your newborn baby has a yellow appearance in the skin or the whites of the eyes.
Women with HIV or AIDS should not breastfeed a baby. Even if your baby is born without HIV, the virus may be passed to the baby in your breast milk.
Atazanavir should not be given to a child younger than 3 months old and weighing less than 11 pounds (5 kilograms).
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofReyataz(Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction(hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat)or a severe skin reaction(fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- sudden dizziness (like you might pass out);
- severe pain in your lower stomach or back;
- painful urination, blood in your urine;
- high blood sugar--increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, headache, blurred vision; or
- liver or gallbladder problems--nausea, vomiting, upper stomach pain, itching, fever, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Atazanavir affects your immune system, which may cause certain side effects (even weeks or months after you've taken this medicine). Tell your doctor if you have:
- signs of a new infection--fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cold sores, cough, wheezing, diarrhea, weight loss;
- trouble speaking or swallowing, problems with balance or eye movement;
- weakness or prickly feeling, loss of bladder or bowel control; or
- swelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroid), menstrual changes, impotence.
Common side effects may include:
- fever;
- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea;
- headache, muscle pain;
- depressed mood, sleep problems (insomnia);
- numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet; or
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeReyataz(Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Atazanavir激素类避孕药ef变差fective, including birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings. To prevent pregnancy while using atazanavir, use a barrier form of birth control: condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, or contraceptive sponge.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, and use your medications properly to control your infection. HIV can be passed to your baby if the virus is not controlled during pregnancy.Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy and for a short time after childbirth.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a registry to track the effects of atazanavir on the baby.If you took atazanavir during pregnancy,tell your doctor if your newborn baby has a yellow appearance in the skin or the whites of the eyes.
Women with HIV or AIDS should not breastfeed a baby. Even if your baby is born without HIV, the virus may be passed to the baby in your breast milk.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingReyataz(Oral)?
Using this medicine may not prevent your disease from spreading.Do not have unprotected sex or share razors or toothbrushes. Talk with your doctor about safe ways to prevent HIV transmission during sex. Sharing drug or medicine needles is never safe, even for a healthy person.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeReyataz(Oral)?
UseReyataz(Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Atazanavir must be given in combination with other antiviral medications and should not be used alone.
Take atazanavir with food. Swallow thecapsulewhole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
Drink extra fluids to keep your kidneys working properly while using this medicine.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Atazanavirpowdermust be mixed with a food or liquid, and taken within 1 hour of mixing. Give the ritonavir dose to your child immediately after giving the atazanavir mixture.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine.Avoid medication errors by using only the form and strength your doctor prescribes.
Atazanavir doses are based on weight in children. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight.
You will need frequent medical tests.
Use all HIV medications as directed and read all medication guides you receive.Do not change your dose or stop using a medicine without your doctor's advice.Every person with HIV should remain under the care of a doctor.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep thepowder在原始数据包,直到你已经准备好一个dose.
After mixing thepowderwith food or liquid, keep the mixture at room temperature and use it within 1 hour.
Take the medicine as soon as you remember, and then go back to your regular schedule.Do nottake two doses at one time.
Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onReyataz(Oral)?
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