REYATAZ

Reyataz Information

The generic medical name for Reyataz is Atazanavir. This medical remedy is a very powerful antiviral product which belongs to the wide group of anti-HIV drugs (for this reason it is widely referred to as a protease inhibitor). The use of this antiviral product is effective in preventing the HIV (human immuno-deficiency virus) cells from further multiplying and spreading in the patient’s organism.

Reyataz Indications

This common antiviral product is widely employed in the therapy against HIV. However, all patients must always keep in mind is that although this clinical remedy is very effective in preventing the harmful cells from multiplying in the patient’s organism, Reyataz is not a cure for AIDS or for HIV. If you think that you will benefit from the use of this medication, or if you are interested in starting a therapy course with this product, seek your PD’s professional expertise concerning this subject.

Reyataz Warnings

Those who suffer from an allergic reaction to this product should not be allowed to start using Reyataz. Several clinical precautions have been associated with the patient’s regular intake of this product. For example, individuals who had been diagnosed with the presence of diabetes, a severe form of kidney / renal disorder, a bleeding medical condition (like hemophilia), a certain type of heart medical disorder (especially from AV block) will probably not be permitted to start using Reyataz. All individuals must always keep in mind that although they are following a regular therapy course with this medication they are still able to pass this clinical condition to other individuals.

Clinical studies have shown that Reyataz is a category B FDA pregnancy medication. In other words, scientists consider that the use of this drug should not interfere with the normal development of a growing fetus. However, as a simple safety measure, pregnant females should consult with their prescriber and determine whether the use of this medical product is indeed safe in their case. All females should know that a combination between Reyataz and any type of birth-control patches or pills can lessen the effectiveness of their anti-HIV therapy. For this reason, all female patients who are sexually active and who are being treated with this medical product should consult with their prescribing professional and determine a more adequate, non-hormonal birth-control method (choose between condoms, spermicides, diaphragm, and so on).

Reyataz Intake Guidelines

Your medical professional has probably thoroughly instructed you concerning the proper way in which you should employ your prescribed doses of Reyataz. It is very important not to deviate from any of your PD’s professional directions. The product’s leaflet (the one that comes along with a pack of this medication) should contain further information concerning proper Reyataz intake. If you are not completely comfortable with your prescriber’s indications, or if you have further questions concerning this matter, do not hesitate to seek additional explanations / help. It is important to swallow the capsule of this antiviral medication as a whole. If you take your prescribed doses of Reyataz along with food, you will effectively decrease your risk of experiencing an unpleasant stomach upset. As most patients who are trying to deal with HIV / AIDS are prescribed complex treatment options (which consist in the intake of more than 1 type of antiviral product) you should acquire detailed instructions concerning this matter from your personal medical prescriber. Seek proper storage instructions from your local pharmacist.

Reyataz Dosage

Your main medical prescriber is the only one who is entitled to advise you in any way concerning the dosage routine which applies to your therapy course with Reyataz. Do not deviate from his or her professional directions. You must always keep in mind that according to the results of your regular clinical examinations, your prescriber may want to change your current dosing schedule with Reyataz.

Reyataz Overdose

In case you have been exposed to a mega dose of Reyataz you must seek emergency medical attention. The main symptom of such a clinical condition is the presence of jaundice (a disorder that is characterized by the yellowing of the patient’s eyes and / or skin). The needed symptomatic / supportive therapy must be administered as soon as possible.

Reyataz Missed Dose

It is each patient’s responsibility to make sure that he or she follows a strict and a regular therapy course with Reyataz. In case an individual is unable to take a dose of this medication at its due time (or forgets to do so), he or she should consult with their main medical prescriber and figure out the proper way in which this disruption should be corrected. The intake of double doses of Reyataz without the approval of your PD is forbidden.

Reyataz Side Effects

A prolonged therapy routine with this antiviral medical product can lead to the developing of certain severe clinical manifestations. Some of the most severe symptoms that may arise during the patient’s therapy course with Reyataz include the following symptoms: extreme thirst, increased urination, bloody urine, painful urination, severe back pain, easy bleeding / bruising, sore throat, fever, jaundice, flu-like symptoms, cough, and so on. In case you develop any of these manifestations you should seek your provider’s professional expertise. Meanwhile, cease using Reyataz.

Less severe clinical manifestations which may affect a certain patient who is following a therapy course with this product include: joint pain, tingling, numbness, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and so on. These are not all the side effects that have been associated with the use of Reyataz.

Reyataz Drug Reactions

It is very important to avoid combining your therapy course with Reyataz with the use of the following drugs: ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot), cisapride (Propulsid), dihydroergotamine, methylergonovine (Methergine), ergonovine (Ergotrate), etc. This antiviral product can also harmfully interact with indinavir (Crixivan), lovastatin (Mevacor, Altocor), irinotecan (Camptosar), pimozide (Orap), simvastatin (Zocor), midazolam (Versed), and so on.