Danavir 300mg Tablet

Description

Danavir 300mg Tablet 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. Danavir 300mg Tablet 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. Some people may experience nausea, diarrhea, and increased cholesterol or triglyceride levels, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can increase sugar levels in the blood. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor before taking this drug if you are an elderly patient, of, or above 65 years of age, if you have a history of liver disease including hepatitis B or C, or have hemophilia, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.

Introduction

Benefits

Danavir 300mg Tablet is an anti-HIV medication. It works by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Danavir 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Danavir 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Danavir 300mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Danavir 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Danavir 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Danavir 300mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Danavir 300mg Tablet is recommended. . - Liver : CAUTION - Danavir 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Danavir 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on use of Danavir 300mg Tablet in these patients. Dose adjustment may not be required in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.