SYNTHIVAN TAB

Overview

SYNTHIVAN TAB is a Schedule H drug.

SYNTHIVAN TAB is composed of: ATAZANAVIR (300.0 MG), RITONAVIR (100.0 MG)

Atazanavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Atazanavir is used with other medications to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency virus (AIDS). Atazanavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Ritonavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Ritonavir is used together with other antiviral medicines to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ritonavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Usage

ATAZANAVIR is generally used to treat: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

RITONAVIR is generally used to treat: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

SYNTHIVAN TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for SYNTHIVAN TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney problems or who are on dialysis, blood disorder, diabetes, heart problems or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.  Avoid sexual contact during the treatment period. It may raise blood sugar level; monitor blood sugar regularly while taking this medication.

If you are taking any medication, inform your doctor. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prolonged QT interval (irregular heart beats), heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, bleeding disorder, high cholesterol, elderly, pregnant and breastfeeding. It may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives. In some patient’s cholesterol, sugar level may be increased with the following symptoms: increased thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, and rapid breathing; if it so, inform your doctor. Monitor glucose, lipid, uric acid and blood counts. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ATAZANAVIR over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Lightheadedness

Common Side-Effects

ATAZANAVIR : Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Back Pain, Cough, Restless Or Irritability, Difficulty Sleeping, Poor Concentration, Sadness, Fever
RITONAVIR : Goiter, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Paralysis, Head Headache, Cough, Fever, Chills, Heartburn, Loss Of Appetite, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness

Serious Side-Effects

RITONAVIR : Heart Attack, Depression, Anxiety, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Increased Thirst, Easy Bruising

Rare Side-Effects

ATAZANAVIR : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling
RITONAVIR : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

RITONAVIR can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Diabetes Mellitus, Ischemic Heart Disease, Combined Hyperlipidemia, Familial, Myocardial Infarction

Technical Classification

ATAZANAVIR is categorized as: ANTIVIRAL COMBINATIONS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
RITONAVIR is categorized as:

• ANTIVIRAL BOOSTERS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
• PROTEASE INHIBITORS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for SYNTHIVAN TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ANZAVIR R 300MG/100MG TAB	INR 3200 for 30 TABLETS	ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
ATACLIP 300MG/100MG TAB	INR 3789.16 for 30 TABLETS	ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
ATAZOR R 300MG/100MG KIT	INR 576.92 for 6 KIT	ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
ATAZOR R 300MG/100MG TAB	INR 3000 for 30 TABLETS	ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOVAZ 300MG/100MG TABCAP	INR 2857.5 for 30 TABCAPS	ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
SYNTHIVAN TAB	INR 2885.4 for 30 TABLETS	ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
VIRATAZ R 300MG/100MG TAB	INR 3000 for 30 TABLETS	ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

QVIR KIT TAB	INR 158 for 1 TABLET	TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
REATIX KIT KIT	INR 996 for 1 KIT	TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
TENOLAM AR TAB	INR 150 for 2 TABLETS	ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
VIRO 4 KIT KIT	INR 800 for 1 KIT	ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG