Daruvir 300 mg Tablet

Description

Daruvir 300 mg Tablet contains Darunavir, an antiretroviral protease inhibitor used in the treatment of HIV-1 infection. It helps reduce viral load, improve immune function, and prevent HIV-related complications when used as part of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Benefits

• Reduces HIV viral load

• Helps increase CD4 (immune) cell count

• Slows progression of HIV infection

• Effective against many drug-resistant HIV strains

• Proven and widely used HIV treatment option

Indications and Usage

Daruvir 300 mg Tablet is indicated for:

• HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents

• Use as part of combination ART regimens

• Treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced patients (as prescribed)

This medicine does not cure HIV but helps manage it effectively.

How it Works

Darunavir blocks the HIV protease enzyme, which is essential for the virus to mature and multiply. By inhibiting this enzyme, Daruvir prevents the production of infectious HIV particles, reducing viral replication in the body.

Dosage & Administration

• Taken with food to improve absorption

• Usually prescribed with ritonavir or cobicistat as a booster

• Dose and frequency depend on age, weight, and treatment history

• Swallow tablet whole with water

• Take at the same time each day

• Do not skip or stop doses without medical advice

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Headache

• Abdominal discomfort

• Skin rash

• Fatigue

Serious side effects (seek medical attention):

• Severe skin reactions

• Liver problems (yellowing of skin or eyes)

• High blood sugar levels

• Allergic reactions

• Severe rash with fever

Warning and Precaution

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless advised by a doctor

• Use cautiously in patients with liver disease

• May interact with many medicines — inform your doctor about all drugs you are taking

• Regular liver function tests and viral load monitoring required

• Does not prevent HIV transmission — safe practices are still necessary

• Report rash, fever, abdominal pain, or jaundice immediately