Reyataz - Atazanavir - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Reyataz.
• Reyataz
• ah-tah-ZAN-ah-veer

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, fatigue, fever, or trouble sleeping may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with food, or as directed by your doctor.
• Do not crush or chew the medication.
• Swallow capsules whole.
• If you are taking atazanavir and efavirenz, you should also be taking ritonavir.
• If you are taking antacids or a buffered form of didanosine (for example, chewable/dispersible buffered tablets), take atazanavir 2 hours before or 1 hour after these medicines.
• If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed.
• Do not stop taking it unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• It is very important to continue taking this medication (and other anti-HIV medications) exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not skip any doses.
• This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet.
• Read it carefully.
• Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.

Reyataz Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication does not cure HIV.
• Patients treated with atazanavir may continue to acquire "opportunistic" infections associated with HIV.
• This medication also does not prevent transmission of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood.
• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver function, bilirubin, lipid/cholesterol, EKG) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Read Before Using Reyataz (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a protease inhibitor and is used in combination with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Reyataz Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
• Do not take the missed dose if it is within 6 hours of your next dose.
• In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.