Virataz 300mg Capsule is an antiviral or antiretroviral medicine. It is used in the treatment of HIV infection. It stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection. Virataz 300mg Capsule should be taken with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen. The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may monitor your liver function while taking this medication.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Blood in urine
• Cough
• Crystals in urine
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
• Increased liver enzymes
• Increased triglyceride level in blood
• Nausea
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
• Protein in urine
• Taste change
• Throat pain

If you miss a dose of Virataz 300mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Aza-dipeptide analogue|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class::Protease (HIV) inhibitors

• Q. Q. What is Virataz 300mg Capsule used for??
  Ans: Virataz 300mg Capsule is used in combination with other anti-retroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection
• Q. Q. Does Virataz 300mg Capsule cause hyperbilirubinemia??
  Ans: Yes, hyperbilirubinemia (an increase in the level of bilirubin in the blood) is a known side effect of Virataz 300mg Capsule.
• Q. Q. How does Virataz 300mg Capsule work??
  Ans: Virataz 300mg Capsule belong to a group of medications called azapeptide HIV-1 protease inhibitor. It inhibits some viral polypeptides in the HIV-1 infected cells of the body and inhibits and prevents maturation of virus in the cells. Virataz 300mg Capsule does not cure HIV infections; it decreases the risks of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other HIV-related illnesses due to compromised immunity
• Q. Q. Does Virataz 300mg Capsule cause lipodystrophy??
  Ans: Yes, lipodystrophy (changes in body fat - build up or loss of body fat) is a known side effect of Virataz 300mg Capsule
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