Question
Does Atroiza have interactions with TB meds?
24 April 2013. Related: All topics, Drug interactions.
I am taking atroiza the fixed dose ARV combination in South Africa so I want to know if it does not have any drug interaction with TB medication?
Answer
Hello,
Atroiza is a once daily combination pill which contains three drugs -efavirenz, emtricibatine and tenofovir. This combination is made by several drug companies and is also called Tribuss, Trustiva, Odimune. These are all generic versions of Atripla.
This combination can have an interaction with some TB medications that may require a dose adjustment. If Atroiza is co-administered with rifampicin to patients weighing 50 kg or more, an additional 200 mg/day (800 mg total) of efavirenz may be considered. It is important to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist as this will vary across individuals.
Its been a week now and I still fill dizzy like throughout out the day, is that normal?
Hi Nonto
Because your question a bit different from the original question that you are commenting on, I answered it as a new post here:
http://i-base.info/qa/10211
Hi i just started arvs last week diagnosed few day back, n my cd 4 count was 18,so had to start rx asp,nw m always bloated, my stomach is distended,
It is okay to be a little early or late sometimes. It is good to get into the habit of aiming for one time. With Atroiza uou have at least a window of an hour or so either side when it will still be fine.
I just stated atroiza and I missed my dose with 20 minute m worried now
Hi Thalino
Because your question is important and does not mention TB, I have answered this as a new question here:
http://i-base.info/qa/10198
Please read this to understand why you need to contact your doctor about the eye problems.
i have been on Atroiza for a week now. I tested HIV positive last week and my CD4 count was 79. i take it at 8pm. after taking it i must be in bed because i get dizzy and i have strange dreams which the doctor told me that in time i will be ok, now the problem i have now is last night after taking it my eyes were burning and im always nauseous. Is this normal?
Hi,
Your viral load tell you how much virus is in your blood. A viral load of 193 is low and this is what you want. If you are on treatment it should relatively quickly become undetectable.
You can find more information about viral load here:
http://i-base.info/guides/starting/cd4-count-and-viral-load
Hi,
Is a viral load of 193 good?
Hi,
The side effects of Atroiza are usually associated with efavirenz. Efavirenz is one of the three medication in Atroiza. These can often include difficulty sleeping and mood changes.
It is usually recommended that you take Atroiza before you go to sleep. This is because you will be sleeping when drug levels are highest and side effects are likely to occur. It is also recommended that you take Atroiza either on an empty stomach or with a low-fat meal. This is because a high fat meal can increase drug levels and side effects.
You can find more information about Atroiza here:
http://i-base.info/guides/1561