DARUNAVIR

Overview

DARUNAVIR is a Schedule H drug.
Darunavir is a protease (PRO-tee-ayz) inhibitor antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better.

Usage

DARUNAVIR is generally used to treat: AIDS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

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

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

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

How Do I Take It?

DARUNAVIR is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Swallow the darunavir tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). You will need frequent medical tests. you also take didanosine, take it 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take darunavir.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DARUNAVIR over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

DARUNAVIR : Eyes Blurred Vision, Dry Mouth, Fruity Odor On Breath, Increased Thirst, Body Excessive Sweating, Difficulty Breathing, Weight Loss (unintentional)

Rare Side-Effects

DARUNAVIR : Belching, Constipation, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Heartburn, Nausea, Vomit, Throat Soreness

Disease Interactions

DARUNAVIR can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired Glucose Tolerance

Technical Classification

DARUNAVIR is categorized as: PROTEASE INHIBITORS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DARUNAVIR as Ingredient

DARUVIR 600MG TABDARUNAVIR 600.0 MG
VIREM 300MG TABDARUNAVIR 300.0 MG
VIREM 600MG TABDARUNAVIR 600.0 MG