Darunavir Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Darunavir-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Darunavir brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Darunavir

Pronunciation : da roon' a veer

Brand Names or Trade Names of Darunavir

Daruvir | Daruvir (300mg)

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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.