Prezista Dosage

The recommended Prezista dosage for the treatment of HIV and AIDS is 600 mg twice a day, taken with food. Your daily dosage should also be taken with 100 mg of ritonavir, which is another HIV medication that can make Prezista more effective. To help prevent HIV from developing resistance to medicines, you must follow Prezista dosing guidelines as prescribed.

 

Prezista Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of Prezista™ (darunavir ethanolate) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Prezista Dosage for HIV and AIDS

Prezista is always combined with ritonavir (Norvir®), another HIV medication that increases the level of Prezista in the blood and helps it work better. The recommended dose of Prezista for treating adults with HIV or AIDS is Prezista 600 mg (two 300-mg tablets) twice daily with food, taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily.
 

General Information on Dosing With Prezista

Considerations for people taking Prezista include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is usually taken by mouth twice daily.
     
  • Prezista should be taken with food.
     
  • Try to take Prezista at the same times every day to maintain an even level in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. It is very important that you closely follow your healthcare provider's instructions about taking Prezista. Missing doses can increase the chance of the virus developing resistance to the medication, thereby making it less effective.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to your Prezista dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking the drug without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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