Atazanavir and cobicistat and Lubiprostone

• Generic Name: atazanavir / cobicistat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Evotaz

Atazanavir is a protease (PRO-tee-ayz) inhibitor antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Cobicistat reduces the action of enzymes in your liver that break down certain antiviral medicines. This allows the antiviral medicines to be used more safely and effectively at lower doses.

Atazanavir and cobicistat is a combination medicine given together with other antiviral medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in adults. HIV is the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). atazanavir and cobicistat is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

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

• Generic Name: lubiprostone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amitiza

Lubiprostone is used to treat chronic constipation, or constipation caused by opioid (narcotic) pain medicine.

Lubiprostone may also be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome in women with constipation as the main symptom.

Lubiprostone is for use in adults.

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