Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet
About Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet
Anzavir tablet is composed of Atazanavir and Ritonavir. It used to treat HIV/AIDS and is usually recommended to use with other antiretroviral. This medication binds itself to the active site of HIV protease and prevents it from splitting the pro-form of viral proteins into the working machinery of the virus. If the HIV protease enzyme does not work then the virus is not infectious, and no mature virions are made.
This tablet appears to be safe to use during pregnancy. It belongs to the protease inhibitor (PI) class and works by blocking HIV protease. This medication should not be taken by those with hypersensitivity.
What are the uses of Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet
Hiv Infection
What are the contraindications of Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet ?
Altered Taste
Headache
Paresthesia (Tingling Or Pricking Sensation)
Throat Pain
Key highlights of Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Please consult your doctor before consuming the liquor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Patients should be informed that dizziness has been reported during treatment.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
What are the substitutes for Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Ritovaz 300 Mg/100 Mg Tabcap
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What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
This medication is composed of Atazanavir, Ritonavir. Atazanavir is an antiretroviral that is a protease inhibitor which blocks the activity of HIV protease. This interferes with the maturation process of HIV and leads to production of viruses which are damaged or defective proteins and is unable to infect the healthy cells of the body. Ritonavir is an anti-HIV Protease inhibitor. It interferes with Protease, an enzyme used by HIV-infected cells to produces new viruses.
What are the interactions of Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This medication interacts with Erythromycin, Fluoxetine, Loperamide and others.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Do not use this medication if you suffer from Diabetes, Liver Disease and others.
FAQs about Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet
Ques : What is Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet?
Ans : Anzavir is a medication which has Atazanavir and Ritonavir as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by constricting maturation of virus in the cells, preventing virus from multiplying inside the body.
Ques : What are the uses of Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet?
Ans : Anzavir is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Hiv and Aids.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet?
Ans : Side effects include Feeling of warmth or heat, Redness of the skin especially on the face and neck, Headache, Weight loss, Confusion, Acid or sour stomach, Change in sense of taste, Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness, Mood or mental changes, Tender, swollen glands in the neck, Skin Rash, Sweating, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Dry mouth, Nausea and Vomiting, and Runny Nose.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Anzavir R 300 mg/100 mg Tablet?
Ans : Anzavir should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
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