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Atrazanavir

Aka: Atrazanavir, Reyataz, ATV
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  1. See Also
    1. Anti-Retroviral Therapy
    2. Protease Inhibitor
  2. Mechanism
    1. Protease Inhibitor
  3. Adverse Effects
    1. See Protease Inhibitor for adverse effects attributed to the class
    2. Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia
    3. Rash (20%)
      1. Does not typically require stopping the medication
    4. Nephrolithiasis
    5. EKG Abnormalities
      1. PR prolongation
      2. Other cardiac conduction abnormalities
  4. Dosing
    1. Take with food
  5. Drug Interactions
    1. Acid suppressants (Proton Pump Inhibitors, H2 Blockers)
      1. Proton Pump Inhibitors renders Atrazanavir ineffective and results in a high risk of developing resistance
      2. Atrazanavir requires acid in Stomache for absorption
  6. References
    1. (2009) Treat Guidel Med Lett 7(78): 11-22
    2. Reust (2011) Am Fam Physician 83(12): 1443-51
Medication Costs
Reyataz (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
Reyataz 300mg Capsules #30 for $1067.99 ($35.60/unit)
Reyataz 150mg Capsules #30 for $557.97 ($18.60/unit)
Reyataz 200mg Capsules #60 for $1064.94 ($17.75/unit)
FPNotebook does not benefit financially from showing this medication data or their pharmacy links. This information is provided only to help medical providers and their patients see relative costs. Insurance plans negotiate lower medication prices with suppliers. Prices shown here are out of pocket, non-negotiated rates. See Needy Meds for financial assistance information.

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