Generic name:atazanavir [ a-ta-ZAN-a-vir ]
Drug class:Protease inhibitors
What is Reyataz?
Reyataz is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
Reyataz is used with other medications to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Atazanavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Reyataz is for use in adults and children who are at least 3 months old and weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).
Warnings
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Reyataz. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs: alfuzosin, cisapride, indinavir, irinotecan, lovastatin, simvastatin, pimozide, rifampin, sildenafil (for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension), St. John's wort, triazolam, oral midazolam, or ergot medicine (dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Reyataz if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to atazanavir.
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Reyataz. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use:
cisapride;
sildenafil (Revatio, for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension);
antipsychotic medicine -lurasidone,
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