Daruvir 300mg Tablet

Brand Name: Daruvir

Molecule: Darunavir

Strength: 300 mg

Quantity: 60 Tablets

Form: Tablet

Packaging Type: Bottle

Manufacturer/Marketed By: Cipla

Country of Origin: India

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Overview

- Introduction
- Benefits
- Indications and Usage
- How it Works
- Dosage & Administration
- Side Effects
- Warning and Precaution

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