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SYNTHIVAN TABLET is a combination of two medicines: Atazanavir and Ritonavir. These two drugs work by inhibiting the protease enzyme production, which is required by the HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. Thereby preventing viral replication and controlling the infection.
SYNTHIVAN TABLET should be taken with food (after a meal or substantial snack) as this helps in effective absorption of the medicine.
SYNTHIVAN TABLET may cause side-effects such as stomach ache, diarrhoea, feeling sick (nausea), vomiting (being sick), flushing (reddening of the skin), headache, dizziness, pain in the throat, cough, upset stomach, a tingling sensation or numbness in the hands, feet or around the lips and mouth, bad taste in the mouth, damage to the nerves that can cause weakness and pain, itching, rash, joint pain and back pain, dyspepsia (indigestion), and fatigue (tiredness). Inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worse.
SYNTHIVAN TABLET should not be used in patients with liver disease, hepatitis B or C (liver infections), haemophilia (bleeding disorder), erectile dysfunction, diabetes, gall stones, and kidney disease as it may worsen these conditions.
SYNTHIVAN TABLET doesn’t cure HIV infection. However, it helps to control the disease and prevent opportunistic infections.
Alcohol
Caution
Consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
SYNTHIVAN TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. It is given only if clinically needed and when benefits outweigh the risk.
Breast Feeding
Caution
If SYNTHIVAN TABLET is prescribed during breastfeeding, the doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding as this medicine can pass into breastmilk.
Driving
Caution
SYNTHIVAN TABLET may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Caution
SYNTHIVAN TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
SYNTHIVAN TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Caution
This medicine is not recommended for children below 3 months. However, please consult your doctor for more information.
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About SYNTHIVAN TABLET
SYNTHIVAN TABLET belongs to the class of medications called ‘antiretroviral agents’ used to treat HIV infection. HIV is a virus that attacks the immune cells of the body leading to decreased immunity. It spreads through body fluids such as semen, vaginal fluid, and blood. Symptoms include fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscle aches, tiredness, and sore throat that usually last for days to several weeks.
SYNTHIVAN TABLET is a combination of Atazanavir and Ritonavir. These drugs belong to the class of protease inhibitors. They work by inhibiting the protease enzyme production, which is required by the HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This effect helps to inhibit viral replication.
Take SYNTHIVAN TABLET exactly as prescribed by the doctor. SYNTHIVAN TABLET may cause side effects such as stomach ache, diarrhoea, feeling sick (nausea), vomiting (being sick), flushing (reddening of the skin), headache, dizziness, pain in the throat, cough, upset stomach, a tingling sensation or numbness in the hands, feet or around the lips and mouth, bad taste in the mouth, damage to the nerves that can cause weakness and pain, itching, rash, joint pain and back pain, dyspepsia (indigestion), and fatigue (tiredness). Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
It is not recommended to take SYNTHIVAN TABLET if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking SYNTHIVAN TABLET , inform your doctor if you have any liver disease, hepatitis B or C (liver infections), hemophilia (bleeding disorder), erectile dysfunction, diabetes, gall stones, and kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine for children. SYNTHIVAN TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects. SYNTHIVAN TABLET may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Uses of SYNTHIVAN TABLET
Medicinal Benefits
SYNTHIVAN TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called antiretroviral therapy (ART). SYNTHIVAN TABLET is a fixed-dose combination (FDC) and contains atazanavir and ritonavir. FDC helps decrease drug resistance (reduction in medication effectiveness) as HIV can easily develop drug resistance. SYNTHIVAN TABLET helps reduce the symptoms, control the infection, and prevent opportunistic infections effectively. It further helps in improving the quality of life of a patient with HIV.
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Side Effects of SYNTHIVAN TABLET
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you develop persistent diarrhoea or vomiting, as it may affect the effectiveness of SYNTHIVAN TABLET . SYNTHIVAN TABLET may cause pancreatitis, so inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, or stomach pain. SYNTHIVAN TABLET may lead to opportunistic infections (infections that occur frequently or severely in patients with weak immune systems), so inform your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of infection such as muscle weakness, weakness beginning in the hands and feet that progress towards the trunk, palpitations (pounding heartbeat), and tremors. SYNTHIVAN TABLET may destroy bone leading to symptoms such as joint stiffness or pain. It may also cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. SYNTHIVAN TABLET may also cause dizziness and abnormal heartbeat. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any significant changes in the electrocardiogram (ECG).
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