Atazanavir Stada
Atazanavir Stada is a medicine used to treat HIV infection. It works by slowing down the virus and helping your body's immune system get stronger.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
300 mg
Active Ingredient
Atazanavir sulphate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, take 300 mg of Atazanavir Stada capsules once a day, along with 100 mg of ritonavir and other HIV medicines.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with food, like a meal or a large snack. Do not open the capsules.
Important
Do not take more than 300 mg of Atazanavir Stada in one day. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Stomach upset (vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, indigestion)
- •Extreme tiredness
RARE
- •Numbness, weakness, tingling, or pain in arms and legs
- •Allergic reaction
- •Dizziness, drowsiness
- •High blood pressure
- •Hair loss, itching
- •Muscle pain
- •Kidney pain or inflammation, blood in urine, frequent urination
- •Breast enlargement in men
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Swelling
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to atazanavir or any other ingredients in the medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have moderate to severe liver problems.
- Some medicines should not be taken with Atazanavir Stada. Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, including herbal remedies.
- This medicine does not cure HIV infection. You may still get other infections or illnesses related to HIV.
- Do not breastfeed while taking Atazanavir Stada, as the medicine can pass into breast milk and HIV can be transmitted to the baby.
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- If your skin or eyes turn yellow, tell your doctor right away. This could be a sign of a more serious problem.
- Tell your doctor if your heartbeat changes or if you feel dizzy or faint, as these could be signs of a serious heart problem.
- Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you get a severe rash, especially if it comes with flu-like symptoms, blisters, fever, or swelling.