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Prezista

Darunavir belongs to a class of medications called antiretrovirals, or more specifically, protease inhibitors (PIs). Darunavir is used in combination with ritonavir and other antiretroviral medications to treat infections caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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600MG, 800MG

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For people who have not taken other antiretroviral medications before, the recommended adult dose of darunavir is 800 mg taken once daily at the same time as 100 mg of ritonavir. For people who have taken other antiretroviral medications in the past, the recommended adult dose is either 800 mg taken once daily along with 100 mg ritonavir or 600 mg twice daily along with 100 mg ritonavir with each dose.

The safety and effectiveness of darunavir for children and adolescents who have not taken other antiretroviral medications before has not been determined.

Darunavir may be used by children that weigh at least 10 kg and are between 3 and 18 years of age, who have taken other antiretroviral medications in the past. The dose of darunavir is based on the child's body weight and should not be more than 600 mg taken twice a day, along with 100 mg ritonavir with each dose (The recommended adult dose).

Darunavir must be taken at the same time as ritonavir to maximize the benefit of controlling the HIV virus in your body. If you are also prescribed a medication called didanosine, take didanosine 2 hours before or after darunavir and ritonavir.

Darunavir should be taken with food. Try to take the doses of darunavir at the same time each day.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take Prezista exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking darunavir twice daily and you miss a dose by less than 6 hours, take the missed dose immediately. If you miss a dose by more than 6 hours, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. If you are taking darunavir once daily and you miss a dose by less than 12 hours, take the missed dose immediately. If you miss a dose by more than 12 hours, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Prezista in its original container, at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

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