PRODUCT DETAILS

About Anzavir-R Tablet

ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR belongs to the class of medications called ‘antiretroviral agents’ used to treat HIV infection. HIV is a virus that attacks the immune cells of the body leading to decreased immunity. It spreads through body fluids such as semen, vaginal fluid, and blood. Symptoms include fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscle aches, tiredness, and sore throat that usually last for days to several weeks.

ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR is a combination of two medicines: Atazanavir and Ritonavir. These drugs belong to the class of protease inhibitors. They work by inhibiting the protease enzyme production, which is required by the HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This effect helps to inhibit viral replication.

Uses of Anzavir-R Tablet

HIV infection

Medicinal Benefits of Anzavir-R Tablet

ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR belongs to the group of medicines called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR is a fixed-dose combination (FDC) and contains atazanavir and ritonavir. FDC helps decrease drug resistance (reduction in medication effectiveness) as HIV virus can easily develop drug resistance. ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR helps reduce the symptoms, control the infection, and prevent opportunistic infections effectively. It further helps in improving the quality-of-life of a patient with HIV. 

Directions for Use

ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR is available in the form of a tablet. The tablet should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. It should be taken with food or after a meal. The dose and duration are prescribed by the doctor based on your health condition.

Side Effects of Anzavir-R Tablet

• Stomach ache
• Diarrhoea
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Vomiting (being sick)
• Flushing (reddening of the skin)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Pain in the throat
• Cough
• Upset stomach

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you develop persistent diarrhoea or vomiting, as it may affect the effectiveness of ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR. ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR may cause pancreatitis, so inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, or stomach pain. ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR may lead to opportunistic infections (infections that occur frequently or severely in patients with weak immune systems), so inform your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of infection such as muscle weakness, weakness beginning in the hands and feet that progress towards the trunk, palpitations (pounding heartbeat), and tremors. ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR may destroy bone leading to symptoms such as joint stiffness or pain. It may also cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. ATAZANAVIR+RITONAVIR may also cause dizziness and abnormal heartbeat. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any significant changes in the electrocardiogram (ECG).