Prezista is a medicine commonly used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV segment explains what you should know before taking this medication, offers dosing information, lists possible side effects, and more.
High cholesterol, vomiting, and constipation are some of the most common side effects of Prezista. This eMedTV resource also lists other less common Prezista side effects and explains which side effects may require immediate medical attention.
Prezista is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how the medication works and discusses Prezista uses in more detail, including information on possible off-label uses.
For adults, the recommended Prezista dosage will depend on whether you've taken HIV medications before. This eMedTV Web site provides more detailed Prezista dosing guidelines, including a list of tips and precautions for those taking this medication.
Medicines that can cause negative Prezista drug interactions include didanosine, sertraline, and methadone. This eMedTV segment explains what may happen when drugs interact with Prezista and lists other medicines that can cause an interaction.
If you have liver disease, Prezista may make it worse. This eMedTV segment offers more Prezista warnings and precautions to be aware of, including a list of possible complications or side effects that may occur during treatment.
A Prezista overdose will most likely cause the usual side effects, although perhaps more severely. This eMedTV resource further discusses the possible effects of a Prezista overdose and explains what treatments may be administered.
Prezista is most likely safe for use during pregnancy. As this eMedTV page explains, animal studies on Prezista and pregnancy show that the drug is probably safe, but the safety of ritonavir (which is taken with Prezista) has not been evaluated.
Women with HIV (including those taking Prezista) should generally avoid breastfeeding. This eMedTV article discusses Prezista and breastfeeding in more detail, including information on why you should not breastfeed if you have HIV or AIDS.
There are currently no generic Prezista products licensed for sale. This article from the eMedTV library discusses when a generic version may be available and explains the difference between a generic drug and its "generic name."
