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Generic Name: Reyataz 150 mg
Brand Name:Atazanavir
Reyataz 150 mg is an anti-HIV drug manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
Reyataz 150 mg is a protease inhibitor (PI). In June 2003, The FDA approved Reyataz 150 mg for use, in combination with other antiretroviral drugs, in treating HIV.
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Dosage:
* Reyataz is supplied in capsules of 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg.
* Reyataz 150 mg should be taken once a day at the same time each day.
* Reyataz 150 mg should be taken in combination with other HIV drugs.
* The typical dose of Reyataz is 400 mg once daily.
* However, data show that 100 mg of Norvir taken with 300 mg of Reyataz 150 mg achieves higher and more stable levels of
Reyataz 150 mg in the body. This is especially important in PI-experienced patients and the FDA-approved dose for these patients
is 300 mg of Reyataz 150 mg with 100 mg of Norvir with food once daily.
* The exact dose of Reyataz 150 mg depends on many factors, including liver function and other HIV drugs taken.
* If taking Reyataz 150 mg with either Viread or Sustiva, Norvir must also be taken to help boost Reyataz 150 mg levels in the body.
* If taking Reyataz 150 mg with the buffered (older) formulation of Videx or any antacids, Reyataz 150 mg should be taken 2 hours before or 1 hour after the Videx or antacids.
Food Restrictions:
* Reyataz 150 mg should be taken with a meal or snack.
Side Effects:
* The most common side effects of Reyataz 150 mg are :
- yellowing of the skin or eyes (increased bilirubin levels),
- heart rhythm changes (PR interval prolongation/AV block),
- and diabetes and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).
* Patients with a heart condition known as "atrioventricular block" should use caution when using Reyataz 150 mg and may want
to consider an alternative to Reyataz 150 mg.
As a class, PIs are associated with metabolic (mainly sugar and lipid) and morphologic (body shape) changes.
However, lipid elevations are not seen as often in patients taking Reyataz 150 mg (and when present, not at the levels seen
with other PIs).
* Other common side effects of Reyataz 150 mg taken with other HIV drugs include
- nausea; headache; rash (can be severe in rare cases);
_ stomach pain; vomiting; diarrhea; depression; fever;
- increased cough; dizziness;
- trouble sleeping; pain; tiredness; back pain;
- numbness, tingling, or burning of the hands or feet;
- and joint pain.
* Pregnant women should not take Reyataz 150 mg.
Drug Interactions:
* Reyataz 150 mg should not be taken with the following:
- ergot derivatives such as Cafergot,
- Migranal,
- and DHE 45;
- Halcion (triazolam);
- Versed (midazolam);
- Orap (pimozide);
- Propulsid (cisapride);
- Camptosar (irinotecan);
- Vascor (bepridil); and cholesterol-lowering drugs such as
- Mevacor (lovastatin) or Zocor (simvastatin).
* In addition, the PI Crixivan should not be taken with Reyataz 150 mg.
* Caution should be used when combining Reyataz 150 mg with:
- Rifadin and Rimactane (rifampin),
- St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum),
- Viagra (sildenafil),
- Cialis (tadalafil),
- Levitra (vardenafil),
-Lipitor (atorvastatin),
medicines for abnormal heart rhythm such as:
- Cordarone (amiodarone),
- lidocaine,
- quinidine (also known as Cardioquin, Quinidex, and others);
- Coumadin (warfarin);
- tricyclic antidepressants;
and medicines to prevent organ transplant rejection.
* Reyataz 150 mg should not be used with proton-pump inhibitors (which help suppress acid in the stomach) such as:
- Nexium (esomeprazole),
- Prevacid (lansoprazole), or
- Prilosec (omeprazole).
Viread lowers the levels of Reyataz 150 mg in the body. Therefore, boosting once-daily Reyataz 150 mg (300 mg) with 100 mg of Norvir
is recommended when taken with Viread (all as a single daily dose with food).
* In addition, the following medicines may require a dosing change of either Reyataz 150 mg or the other medicine:
- Sustiva,
- Fortovase or
- Invirase,
- Norvir,
- Mycobutin (rifabutin),
- Biaxin (clarithromycin),
-oral contraceptives, antacids,
medicines for indigestion, heartburn, or ulcers such as :
- Axid, Pepcid AC, Tagamet, or Zantac,
- and buffered Videx.
Videx EC can be used, but should be taken at a different time than Reyataz 150 mg.
STORAGE:
* Reyataz 150 mg should be stored at room temperature (77°F).
* Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
* Keep Reyataz 150 mg out of the reach of children and away from pets.
* Do not store Reyataz 150 mg in a damp place such as a bathroom medicine cabinet or near the kitchen sink.
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