Darunavir Drug Information

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Darunavir is a drug that is commonly used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for treating HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page explains how darunavir works and offers more information on its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Potentially serious side effects of darunavir include liver damage, hyperglycemia, and allergic reactions. This eMedTV segment also lists some of the common side effects of the drug, such as vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and high cholesterol.

Darunavir is often used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses possible off-label darunavir uses, explains whether it is approved for children, and describes how the medicine works.

The recommended darunavir dose is 600 mg, taken twice a day with 100 mg of ritonavir. This eMedTV resource discusses the importance of following darunavir dosing guidelines as prescribed and offers tips for those taking the medication.

Sertraline, trazodone, and statins are medicines that can cause drug interactions with darunavir. This eMedTV article provides a list of other drugs that should not be taken with darunavir and describes the possible effects of a negative interaction.

Darunavir should be taken with food and with ritonavir (another HIV drug). This eMedTV page provides other precautions and warnings with darunavir, including a list of existing medical conditions to tell your doctor about before starting treatment.