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Atavir 300mg Capsule

Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)
Atavir 300mg Capsule is an antiviral or antiretroviral medicine. It is used in the treatment of HIV infection. It stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
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Product introduction

Atavir 300mg Capsule should be taken with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may monitor your liver function while taking this medication.

Uses of Atavir Capsule

Benefits of Atavir Capsule

HIV infection
Atavir 300mg Capsule decreases the amount of HIV in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This ensures that you live a long and healthy life. It is usually given in combination with other medicines. Avoid skipping doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Atavir Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Atavir
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Cough
  • Muscle pain
  • Jaundice
  • Fever
  • Increased bilirubin in the blood

How to use Atavir Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Atavir 300mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Atavir Capsule works

Atavir 300mg Capsule is an anti-HIV medication. It works by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.

All substitutes for Atavir 300mg Capsule

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • Atavir 300mg Capsule should be taken with food.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Do not take antacids an hour before or two hours after taking Atavir 300mg Capsule.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Atavir 300mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atavir 300mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atavir 300mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Atavir 300mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atavir 300mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Atavir 300mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Atavir 300mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Atavir 300mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Atavir 300mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Atavir 300mg Capsule is used in combination with other anti-retroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection
Yes, hyperbilirubinemia (an increase in the level of bilirubin in the blood) is a known side effect of Atavir 300mg Capsule.
Atavir 300mg Capsule belong to a group of medications called azapeptide HIV-1 protease inhibitor. It inhibits some viral polypeptides in the HIV-1 infected cells of the body and inhibits and prevents maturation of virus in the cells. Atavir 300mg Capsule does not cure HIV infections; it decreases the risks of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other HIV-related illnesses due to compromised immunity
Yes, lipodystrophy (changes in body fat - build up or loss of body fat) is a known side effect of Atavir 300mg Capsule

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aza-dipeptide analogue

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Protease (HIV) inhibitors

References

  1. Flexner C. Antiretroviral Agents and Treatment of HIV Infection. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1652-653.
  2. Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 863.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 97-98.
  4. Atazanavir. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; 2003 [revised Oct. 2011]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta
Dr. Shyam Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta
Dr. Atula Gupta
Dermatology
You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable
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