Atazanavir and Pentamidine Injection

• Generic Name: atazanavir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Reyataz

Atazanavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Atazanavir is used with other medications to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Atazanavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Atazanavir is for use in adults and children who are at least 3 months old and weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).

Atazanavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pentamidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nebupent, Pentam 300, Pentam

Pentamidine is used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), a very serious kind of pneumonia. This kind of pneumonia occurs commonly in patients whose immune system is not working normally, such as cancer patients, transplant patients, and patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In addition, your doctor may prescribe pentamidine for some other medical problems caused by protozoa. Pentamidine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Pentamidine may cause some serious side effects. Before you begin treatment with pentamidine, you and your doctor should talk about the good pentamidine will do as well as the risks of using it.

Pentamidine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.