Darunavir Medication Information

Get detailed information on Darunavir, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Darunavir provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Darunavir

Pronunciation : da roon' a veer

Trade Names/Brand Names of Darunavir

Daruvir (300mg) | Daruvir

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International :

Prezista

Why is Darunavir Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antiviral agent, prescribed for HIV infection with other antiviral agents. It is a protease inhibitor and blocks the enzyme activity. This medication slows down the spread of virus in the body.

When should Darunavir not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity, co- administering with other medications will cause life-threatening reactions.
♦It should not be administered in pediatric patients below 3 years of age.

What is the dosage of Darunavir?

Adult: initial: 800 mg (two 400 mg tablets) taken with ritonavir 100 mg once daily with food. Maintenance: 600mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily with food. Child: Dose is based on body weight of the child.

How should Darunavir be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Darunavir?

• Caution should be exercised in patients who are taking other medications, diabetes, bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, severe allergy, tuberculosis, pneumonia, elderly, pregnancy, and breast-feeding.

• If the patient is taking Didanosine, it should be taken one hour before this medication in order to avoid drug interactions.

• Fat accumulation may occur in different parts of the body, monitor cholesterol level regularly.

♦Avoid sexual contact and sharing of needles with others while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Darunavir?

Body as whole- Fever, swelling, dry mouth and sore throat.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and constipation.
Central Nervous System - Headache, confusion and anxiety.
Respiratory System - Cough, hiccups and shortness of breath.
♦ Skin - Rash, sweating, toxic epidermal necrolysis, skin inflammation and blistering.
Metabolic- Increase in liver enzyme, cholesterol and blood sugar.