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atazanavir/ritonavir — Definition

atazanavir/ritonavir / atazanavir/ritonavir
The combination of Atazanavir and ritonavir is an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of HIV infection. Atazanavir inhibits the reapplicability of the virus as HIV protease inhibitor, ritonavir increases its effectiveness by slowing down the metabolism of this drug. Generally used with other antiretroviral agents and strengthens the immune system by reducing viral load. Side effects include yellowness, hyperbilirubinemi and gastrointestinal problems.
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🇹🇷 atazanavir/ritonavir
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❓ What is atazanavir/ritonavir?
atazanavir/ritonavir; the combination of Atazanavir and ritonavir is an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of HIV infection. Atazanavir inhibits the reapplicability of the virus as HIV protease inhibitor, ritonavir increases its effectiveness by slowing down the metabolism of this drug. Generally used with other antiretroviral agents and strengthens the immune system by reducing viral load. Side effects include yellowness, hyperbilirubinemi and gastrointestinal problems.
❓ What is atazanavir/ritonavir in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "atazanavir/ritonavir" is atazanavir/ritonavir.
❓ Which medical field is atazanavir/ritonavir related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.