Danavir 300mg Tablet is an antiviral or antiretroviral medicine. It is used in the treatment of HIV infection. It stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Danavir 300mg Tablet is used to control and treat HIV (viral) infection that causes AIDS

Uses of Danavir Tablet

Treatment of HIV infection

Benefits of Danavir Tablet

In Treatment of HIV infection

Danavir 300mg Tablet decreases the amount of HIV in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This ensures that you live a long and healthy life. It is usually given in combination with other medicines. Avoid skipping doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Danavir Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Danavir

Diarrhea
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
Increased triglyceride level in blood
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Vomiting
Skin rash

How to use Danavir Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Danavir 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Danavir 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Danavir 300mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Danavir 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Danavir 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Danavir 300mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Danavir 300mg Tablet is recommended.
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Liver

CAUTION

Danavir 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Danavir 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Danavir 300mg Tablet in these patients. Dose adjustment may not be required in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Danavir Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Danavir 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Danavir 300mg Tablet should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminobenzenesulfonamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Protease (HIV) inhibitors

Patient concerns

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

FAQs

Does Danavir 300mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Danavir 300mg Tablet doesn’t seem to have the potential for causing hair loss.

Related lab tests

HIV 1 & 2, Ab Western Blot

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - Chromatography

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - ELISA

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