Atazanavir and cobicistat

Generic name: atazanavir and cobicistat [ A-ta-ZAN-a-vir-and-koe-BIK-i-stat ]
Brand name: Evotaz
Dosage form: oral tablet (300 mg-150 mg)
Drug class:Antiviral combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 29, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is atazanavir and cobicistat?

Atazanavir and cobicistat is a combination medicine given together with other antiviral medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in adults. HIV is the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). atazanavir and cobicistat is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Atazanavir and cobicistat is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 77 pounds (35 kilograms).

Atazanavir and cobicistat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact with atazanavir and cobicistat, and some drugs should not be used together.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take atazanavir and cobicistat if you are allergic to it.

Many drugs can interact and cause dangerous effects. Some drugs should not be used together with atazanavir and cobicistat. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:

• alfuzosin;

• cisapride;

• colchicine;

• drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol (birth control pills);

• irinotecan;

• oral midazolam, triazolam;

• pimozide;

• rifampin;

• sildenafil (Revatio, for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension);

• St. John's wort;

• antipsychotic medicine--lurasidone, pimozide;

• cholesterol lowering medicine--lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin;

• ergot medicine--dihydroergotamine,