Showing posts with label Prezista. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prezista. Show all posts

Monday, July 2, 2012

Prezista Drug Interactions


Norvir taken together with Prezista have been found in some cases to initiate liver problems that could put your life at risk. Have your doctor schedule a blood test prior to being with the drugs prezista, and norair. Should you be infected with either hepatitis virus B or C you will need to have more frequent blood tests, as you have a higher risk of developing problems with your liver. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional about all the other medicines you are on,

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

What is Prezista?



Prezista is the manufacturers name for the generic drug darunavir, and is made by a  company called Jannsen pharmaceuticals of Titusville New Jersey. Prezista is a protease inhibitor, and antiviral medication given to people to help control (HIV) human immunodeficiency virus. The way prezista does its job is to reduce the amount of (HIV) in the body, which in turn will help improve the immune system, and lessen the chances for the patient to contract an (HIV) infection. A doctor will prescribe this treatment in combination with Norvir, generic name ritonavir. The exact dosage depends on different factors such as has the patient been treated with any other (HIV) medications prior.